VP, Model Risk & AI Validation Leader

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 135.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Zusammenfassung

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking a Model Risk Vice President to lead the Model Risk Management (MRM) team in Rosemont. You will supervise validators and oversee validation of bank-wide AI and ML models in line with SR 26-02/OCC 2026-13 and internal policies.

You will drive a comprehensive validation framework, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver management reports on risk. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and growth within a top-tier financial institution.

Qualifikationen

• 10-15 years of experience in model development or model risk management.
• Deep knowledge of traditional statistical modeling methods (OLS, logistic regression, survival modeling).
• Moderate knowledge of AI/ML approaches (gradient boosting models, neural networks, k-means). Familiarity with performance evaluation metrics and techniques for LLMs.
• PhD or Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative field related to AI.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks and data science libraries.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong written communication ability.

Aufgaben

• Validate all types of models used in Wintrust; some direct validation in Python.
• Evolve validation practices and implement a comprehensive framework for all models, including AI.
• Follow AI trends and refine validation processes and AI use policy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and enhance models for business strategy.
• Deliver comprehensive management reports on model risk.
• Lead model governance sessions and support regulatory examinations.

Kenntnisse

Python programming

Statistical modeling

AI/ML understanding

Analytical skills

Written communication

Ausbildung

PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field

Tools

ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Python data libraries (pandas, numpy)

Jobbeschreibung

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking a Model Risk Vice President to lead the Model Risk Management (MRM) team in Rosemont. You will supervise validators and oversee validation of bank-wide AI and ML models in line with SR 26-02/OCC 2026-13 and internal policies.

You will drive a comprehensive validation framework, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver management reports on risk. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and growth within a top-tier financial institution.