Senior AI Model Validation & Risk Lead

The Vanguard Group, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard Group is seeking an experienced model risk professional to oversee independent validation of AI/ML and generative AI models across the enterprise. You will ensure models are sound, well-governed and fit for purpose, collaborating with data scientists, developers and business partners.

You will lead validation efforts, challenge model assumptions, and help evolve Vanguard's model risk framework, policies, and standards to ensure consistent, enterprise-wide risk management.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in model development or model validation.
• Experience developing, testing or validating AI/ML models or systems using generative AI.
• Knowledge of Python and CI/CD in model development environments.
• Experience communicating complex model risks to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent validations of AI/ML and generative AI models across the enterprise.
• Assess model assumptions, methodologies, data, testing, and limitations with risk focus.
• Ensure compliance with AI standards, regulatory expectations, fairness and explainability.
• Deliver timely, high-quality validation reports to stakeholders.
• Develop validation procedures and contribute to model risk policies and standards.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and assist with special projects.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

Model validation

Communication skills

NLP

CI/CD pipelines

Financial sector knowledge

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Foundation models

Cloud platforms

CI/CD platforms

Job description

Vanguard Group is seeking an experienced model risk professional to oversee independent validation of AI/ML and generative AI models across the enterprise. You will ensure models are sound, well-governed and fit for purpose, collaborating with data scientists, developers and business partners.

You will lead validation efforts, challenge model assumptions, and help evolve Vanguard's model risk framework, policies, and standards to ensure consistent, enterprise-wide risk management.