Generative AI Validation, SVP (Hybrid)

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Citi’s Risk Management organization oversees risk-taking activities and assesses risks and issues independently of the front line units.  We establish and maintain the enterprise risk management framework that ensures the ability to consistently identify, measure, monitor, control and report material aggregate risks.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Vice President, Generative AI Validation - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Model Validation 2nd LOD Group Manager based in Mumbai / Bangalore, 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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The Model Validation 2nd LOD Group Manager  - C14 is a senior role in 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. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.

In this role, you’re expected to: 

• Oversee a portfolio (e.g., USPB) of AI Objects and provide independent review and effective challenge on the soundness and fit-for-purpose of those AI Objects.
• Assist Head of AI Risk Review to 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
• Contribute to strategic, cross-functional initiatives within the model risk management organization
• Interacts with senior levels of management to facilitate understanding of usage of risk models and inform critical decisions.
• Provide leadership and guidance for junior modelers.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

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

• 10+ years of experience
• Experience / familiarity with AI / ML applications in areas such as cybersecurity, chatbot, natural language processing, image / voice recognition, robotic process automation
• In-depth technical knowledge of common AI/ML techniques and strong understanding of risks associated with 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
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proficiency in programs such as R and Python and common AI/ML packages.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
• Excellent communicator with ability to engage and inspire team forward.
• Ability to drive innovation via thought leadership while maintaining end-to-end view.
• Effective cross-functional project, resource, and stakeholder management; effectively engage with internal audit and external regulators.

Education: 

• Advanced degree (Master’s and above) is required in the fields of mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, data science, AI/ML, etc.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today
https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Model Validation

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Data Analysis, Governance, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Statistics.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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