Model/Analysis/Validation Officer

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 158,700 - 190,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Citibank, N.A. in Long Island City, NY seeks a Model/Analysis/Validation Officer to lead independent review of AI/ML models and non-model tools across Citi businesses.

You will manage end-to-end validation engagements, design governance frameworks, and serve as a liaison with sponsors, developers, auditors, and regulators. A hybrid schedule may be allowed within a commutable distance from the worksite.

Qualifications

• Five years of model performance validation and governance experience.
• Experience with data quality checks and validation workflows.
• Ability to communicate findings to senior management and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end validation engagements per MRM policies.
• Design governance frameworks and validation methodologies.
• Act as liaison with sponsors, developers, auditors, regulators.
• Oversee validators and QA reviews for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct forward-looking research on AI technologies and validation guidelines.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Hypothesis testing

Time-series analysis

Regression analysis

Stability testing

Data quality checks

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

SAS

Job description

Model/Analysis/Validation Officer

Citibank, N.A. seeks a Model/Analysis/Validation Officer for its Long Island City, NY location.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent review, governance oversight, and effective challenge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), statistical models, and AI/ML non-model tools used across Citi businesses.
• Lead end-to-end validation engagements, including scoping, methodology design, execution, and final conclusions, in accordance with Model Risk Management (MRM) policies and regulatory expectations.
• Design and implement comprehensive governance frameworks, policy procedures, and validation methodologies.
• Serve as the primary liaison with business sponsors, developers, auditors, and regulators, ensuring transparent communication of risk findings and remediation plans.
• Oversee deliverables of multiple validators and perform quality assurance reviews to ensure methodological rigor and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct forward-looking research on rapidly evolving AI technologies and develop adaptive validation guidelines and methodological frameworks for emerging AI/ML applications.
• Lead internal training, mentor junior analysts, and contribute to MRM policy development and regulatory reporting initiatives.

A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in model performance validation and governance, including:
  • Performing model validation support activities within an established governance framework, applying documented procedures/standards, and completing input data quality checks.
  • Executing quantitative testing, preparing analysis-ready datasets, performing parameter testing, benchmark comparisons, stability testing, and documenting results in reports or draft summaries.
  • Coordinating with cross‑functional stakeholders during model review cycles, including business sponsors, developers, and risk managers.
  • Applying statistical and analytical methods to evaluate model performance, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, time‑series or stability back‑testing, using Python or R (or a similar statistical programming language) and at least one of SQL or SAS.
  • Preparing written analytical reports and briefs that support communication with senior managers, internal/external auditors as applicable.
  • Maintaining documentation and tracking artifacts, including organizing workpaper files and updating inventories/logs to support validation recordkeeping and review readiness.
• In the alternative, a Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience will be accepted.
• 40 hours per week.
• Applicants submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Please reference Job ID# 26961457.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Salary & Benefits

Wage Range: $158,700.00 to $190,700.00.

In addition to base salary, Citi may offer discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Citi’s employee benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; life, accident and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, visit citibenefits.com.

Employment Details

• Job Family Group: Risk Management
• Job Family: Model Development and Analytics
• Time Type: Full time
• Primary Location: Long Island City, New York, United States

Skills

Most relevant and other relevant skills are detailed in the Requirements section.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 31, 2026.