Senior Associate Model Validation & AI Governance

Senior Associate – Model Validation & AI GovernanceHybrid – 3 days onsiteA Fortune 100 organization is seeking a Senior Associate – Model Validation & AI Governance to join its growing AI & Data function. This is an excellent opportunity for a model risk or validation professional looking to work at the forefront of AI governance within a highly regulated environment.You’ll play a key role in validating predictive and AI/ML models, partnering with data science, model risk, and business stakeholders to ensure robust governance, regulatory compliance, and effective model controls across the model lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:Review and challenge model methodologies, design choices, feature engineering, and evaluation metricsConduct independent validation of predictive and AI/ML models, including challenger modelling where appropriateTranslate governance and regulatory requirements into practical validation controls and frameworksProduce detailed validation reports and executive-ready summaries for senior stakeholdersDefine and enhance post-deployment monitoring frameworks covering drift, bias, stability, hallucinations, and model performanceSupport the development of AI governance standards, validation templates, and reusable frameworks across emerging AI use casesRequired Experience:Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or similar4+ years’ experience in Model Validation, Model Risk, or Model Governance within a regulated environmentStrong understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning techniquesHands-on experience with models such as regression, GBMs/XGBoost, GAMs, neural networks, and related ML approachesProficiency in Python and SQLPreferred Experience: Exposure to Generative AI / LLM evaluation, prompting, or RAG frameworksWhy Join?Opportunity to shape AI governance within a major enterprise environmentExposure to cutting-edge AI / ML and Generative AI initiativesStrong internal progression and career development opportunitiesComprehensive benefits packageCollaborative, high-performing and innovation-focused cultureIf you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further, feel free to apply or message me directly.