AI Model Governance and Validation Specialist (m/f/d)

Commerzbank AG; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Commerzbank AG in Poland is seeking an AI Model Governance and Validation Specialist (m/f/d) to strengthen the second line of defense in model risk and AI governance. You will contribute to governance, validation, and reporting across AI/ML models in a regulated banking context.

Based in Łódź and/or Wrocław, with option for remote work, you will work with cross-functional teams to implement risk-based controls, perform independent validations, and support the evolving AI landscape.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of banking, financial services or regulated industry.
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques including trees, forests, boosting, neural networks.
• Strong analytical and technical skills; Python/R/SQL experience.
• Familiarity with model risk concepts; experience in model risk management or validation.
• University degree in a quantitative discipline such as CS, Math, Statistics, Data Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the model risk management framework aligned with AI/ML advances.
• Drive AI governance and model risk standards with stakeholders across the organization.
• Assess model risks in business processes, identify control gaps, and mitigate risks.
• Plan and perform independent validations of AI/ML models; prepare validation reports.
• Support inventory management of AI systems and ensure timely risk reporting.

Skills

AI/ML techniques knowledge

Python

R

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

CS/Math/Statistics degree

Data Science/Econometrics/Engineering/Physics degree

Job description

Join our team as an AI Model Governance and Validation Specialist (m/f/d)!

The Model Risk Management (MRM) team within Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for establishing governance and controls to manage risks arising from the use of models across Commerzbank. Our mission is to ensure confidence in the models that support business decision-making, identify and mitigate model-related risks, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

As the second line of defense for model risk and AI governance, MRM defines and maintains model risk management standards, performs independent model validations, and leads the Bank’s AI governance framework.

The MRM team is responsible for managing and reporting model risks across all model families, ranging from established financial and risk models to emerging AI and machine learning solutions. In this role, you will help strengthen the Bank’s capabilities in the governance, control, and validation of AI/ML models, contributing to a robust, risk-based approach that fosters trust in Commerzbank’s rapidly expanding AI landscape.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Continuously develop and enhance the model risk management framework in line with advances in AI/ML technologies, including Agentic AI, while taking into account evolving regulatory requirements.
• Drive the implementation of AI governance and model risk standards in close collaboration with model owners, developers, and other stakeholders, helping to foster a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.
• Understand business processes and use cases to assess key model risks, including bias, fairness, explainability, and model limitations. Identify control gaps and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Plan and perform independent validations of AI/ML models, or provide expert support and guidance to business units in their validation activities. Review technical documentation, evaluate model implementation and monitoring processes, prepare validation reports, communicate findings, recommend remediation actions, and provide clear executive-level summaries.
• Support the effective inventory management of AI systems and use cases, ensuring timely and accurate model risk reporting.

What is important for us?

• A solid understanding of banking, financial services, or another regulated industry. Knowledge of financial products and the role of models in key banking processes (e.g., ICAAP, ILAAP, valuation, credit decision-making, and compliance) would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques, including decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting, neural networks, and related methodologies.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or equivalent tools, as well as hands-on experience with data analysis.
• Familiarity with model risk concepts and an understanding of the unique risks associated with AI/ML models. Previous experience in model risk management, model development, or model validation would be considered a strong asset.
• A university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Econometrics, Engineering, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.

How?

Remotely or open space office environment in Łódź and/or Wrocław.

What do we offer?

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