Description Permanent opportunity Hybrid working, currently 2-3 days in Sydney office location Lead dynamic, independent evaluations of cutting-edge AI models, shaping the future of innovation and excellence at Westpac Group How will I help? Reporting to our Executive Manager, Governance & Prescriptive Analytics, your role as a Manager, AI models, Model Risk will be critical in providing independent validation, insight, oversight, and challenge of AI models across all business areas. You'll play an essential part in shaping our AI roadmap and enhancing model risk management practices. The role involves providing independent assessments for AI model approval and use, developing and promoting Model Risk practices and guidelines for AI models, and serving as a trusted risk partner for queries from Line 1, Model Owners, Audit, and Regulators. Key Responsibilities include: Conduct independent assessments of AI models, focusing on scope, data inputs, methodology, implementation, and compliance with policy and regulatory requirements. Build and maintain relationships with business and risk stakeholders to uplift model risk management practices. Drive the Group’s AI roadmap and ensure Model Risk practices are applied effectively. Support the development and implementation of model risk policies, procedures, and guidelines for AI. What’s in it for me? You’ll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we’ll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You’ll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled. What do I need? The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in developing or validating AI models, strong programming skills in Python and R. Experience with the Azure platform is favourable. Possessing project management expertise and an understanding of regulatory requirements across various risk classes is highly advantageous. Key capabilities sought include leadership and coaching abilities, exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, proficiency in influencing non-technical and business stakeholders, and the ability to constructively challenge and drive improvements. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead innovation at Westpac Group, apply now! What’s it like to work there? We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other’s passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between. We’ll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you’re in control of where you start and how you’ll grow. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion. Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us. How do I apply? Start here. Just click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button. At Westpac, we’re all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone—our customers, employees, and the wider community. If you’re interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au. Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process? We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au