OverviewChapter Lead (Executive Manager) - Data Science and AI, Model Risk ValidationYou're passionate about leading high-performing teams and validating cutting-edge AI models.
We're transforming financial services through scalable and ethical AI innovation.
Together, we'll deliver robust model validation frameworks that drive trust and impact.Do Work That MattersAt CommBank, we're redefining the future of banking through world-class AI innovation.
As a Chapter Lead in our AI & General Model Validation team, you'll lead a talented group of data scientists across Australia and India, driving excellence in model validation and tooling development.
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of AI governance, ensuring our models are protected, scalable, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.See Yourself in Our TeamCommBank is leading new-to-the-world innovations.
As part of our team, you'll be empowered to shape the future of AI in financial services, working alongside top-tier talent in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Model Risk & Validation is part of the Enterprise Risk function and provides considered challenge to improve modelling outcomes.
We're seeking an exceptional AI Chapter Lead (Executive Manager) to shape the future of AI model validation at scale.
You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to ethical AI, innovation, and continuous learning at scale.Your ImpactLead a team of data scientists across Australia and IndiaRecruitment, retention, coaching, and career developmentPlanning, monitoring, and finalising model validation tooling and activitiesEnsuring quality and consistency in deliverablesOccasional international travel may be requiredDrive strategic transformationLead development of tooling to accelerate validation workflowsOversee validation activities of AI models and embed changes to model validation frameworksCollaborate with key stakeholdersBU/SU-aligned data scientists, model owners, and monitorsCentralised AI teams and acceleration stream leadsInternal audit and governance bodiesQualifications & SkillsLeadership & VisionProven experience in leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams with Gen AI, data science, and software engineering skill sets.
Experience in mentoring junior data scientists and leading technical initiatives.Project management experience in agile environments.Enthusiastic about developing automation tools to drive continuous workflow improvements.Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with General Managers.Exceptional communication skills and growth mindset.Technical ExcellenceProven hands-on experience as a data scientist or machine learning engineer, with recent successful applications of Generative AI in a business context.Deep expertise in modern AI frameworks includes prompt engineering, RAG, guardrail design, agentic architectures.Proficiency with industry standard tools like LangChain/LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK and Semantic Kernel.Strong background in designing and implementing end-to-end ML workflow automation including custom tool development.Hands-on experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions.Experience with LLM evaluation frameworks is desirable.Knowledge in traditional machine learning models including regression, random forest and xgboost is desirable.Knowledge of model risk governance and validation processes is desirable.Degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Actuarial Studies, or related field.The ideal candidate will have expertise across multiple areas above, though we don\'t expect mastery in every technology listed.Working with usWhether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you.
At CommBank, we advocate and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating all cultures, abilities, genders, expressions of gender and sexual orientation.
Read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity on our career's website.Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace.
We are working hard to recruit people who represent the diversity of our customers and our society.
If you\'re excited about this opportunity but you don\'t meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn\'t align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to send in your application.
You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank.At CommBank we will inspire you with work that makes a difference, surround you with talented people that respect and value each other, and empower you to grow professionally and personally.
Most of all, making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples.
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