CareerPlan

Model Validation 2nd LOD Lead Analyst

WILMINGTON, Delaware, United States of AmericaFull-time$173k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead independent validation and risk management for Generative AI, AI, and ML models across the full lifecycle, including initial review, ongoing monitoring, and periodic assessments.

Role type

Senior IC Model Validation Lead (GenAI/AI/ML)

Builds

Independent validation reports, risk assessments, and compensating control recommendations for AI/ML objects.

Domain

Financial Services / Model Risk Management / Generative AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Model Risk Management, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Data Analysis, Python, R, SQL, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Azure ML, Spark, Statistical Modeling, Hypothesis Testing, Sensitivity Analysis, Stress Testing, Back-Testing, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration, AI Alignment, Bias Detection & Mitigation, Guardrail Implementation, Interpretability

Preferred skills

Generative Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Object Oriented Programming, LLMs, Transformer Architectures, RAG Pipelines, Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning, Embedding Models, Vector Databases, Multi-Modal Models, Agentic AI Frameworks, Databricks, Uncertainty Quantification, BERT Score, HuggingFace, MLflow, Vertex AI, LangChain, BLEU, ROUGE, Validation Report Authoring, Regulatory Communication

Technologies

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Azure ML, Spark, Databricks, HuggingFace, MLflow, Vertex AI, LangChain, Vector Databases

Responsibilities

Conduct independent review and challenge of Generative AI/AI/ML soundness and fit-for-purpose; Manage AI/ML risk across lifecycle activities; Identify weaknesses and inform stakeholders of risk profiles; Develop NLP and GenAI applications to automate validation processes; Lead collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams on key AI/ML projects; Provide structured mentorship for junior validators; Drive adoption of innovative methodologies to enhance validation efficiency.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities