Vice President_Model Validation

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Citi’s Risk Management organization oversees Citi’s risk governance framework and risk appetite, ensures all risks generated by the firm’s businesses are measured, reviewed, and monitored on an ongoing basis.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Model Validation - Hybrid. (Internal Job Title : Vice President– C13 ) based in Mumbai - India . . Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance :

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In this role, you’re expected to :

This position is part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Review and Challenge Group within Citi's Model Risk Management organization. This position will perform independent review and effective challenge of all lifecycle activities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) non-model objects used in Citi. Responsibilities :

Provide independent review and effective challenge on the soundness and fit-for-purpose of AI / ML non-model objects used in Citi

Manage AI / ML risk across all life-cycle activities including initial review, ongoing monitoring, and periodic reviews

Conduct analysis and prepare detailed technical documentation reports sufficient to meet regulatory guidelines and exceed industry standards

Identify weaknesses and limitations of AI / ML objects and inform stakeholders of their risk profile and recommend compensating controls

Communicate results to diverse audiences such as AI / ML object owners and developers and senior management

Manage stakeholder interactions with AI / ML object developers and owners across the review lifecycle

Provide guidance to junior reviewers as and when necessary

Contribute to strategic, cross-functional initiatives within the model risk management organization

Responsible for validating NLP binary, multiple-class, and deep learning models to assess model risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand the models, their use cases, and the associated risks

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to NLP and machine learning models.

Ensure the models are in line with the company's risk appetite and meet the necessary regulatory requirements.

Ability to translate complex NLP models and their risks to non-technical stakeholders

A s a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure :

8+ years’ experience

Model validation experience using NLP techniques is mandatory

Experience / familiarity with AI / ML applications in areas such as generative AI, cybersecurity, chatbot, natural language processing, image / voice recognition, robotic process automation

In-depth technical knowledge of generative AI, common AI / ML techniques and strong understanding of risks associated with generative AI, AI / ML and corresponding mitigants

Ability to collaborate with peers and stakeholders with various background, and to effectively explain technical terms to audience with different levels of technical knowledge

Ability to conduct independent research on cutting edge technology about generative AI

Self-motivated and detail oriented

Education :

Masters with a specialization in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance or other quantitative discipline - data science, AI / ML, etc.preferred

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Job Family Group : Risk Management

Job Family :

Risk Analytics, Modeling, and Validation

Time Type : Full time

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