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Do Work That Matters: Are you ready to shape the future of model risk management in one of Australia's leading financial institutions? At CommBank, we're looking for a Data Scientist, AI & General Model Validation who applies deep technical expertise to ensure our models are robust, reliable, and ready for the future. This will be a Permanent Full Time Opportunity.
See yourself in our team: As a key member of our Model Risk & Validation team, you'll drive robust validation processes, deploy cutting-edge analytics tools, and embed robust risk management practices across our model ecosystem. You'll work with a high-performing quantitative team, collaborating to uphold the integrity of our model risk framework while influencing the Group's broader AI and transformation strategies.
Responsibilities
* Model Validation – Apply your problem solving and critical thinking skills to assess model performance, compliance, and risks.
* AI Evaluation Pipelines – Code in Python or equivalent programming languages to establish evaluation pipelines for AI/Gen-AI models in a CI/CD environment.
* Stakeholder Engagement – Establish strong professional relationships with model developers and business units, to ensure transparency and alignment.
* Continuous Improvement – Develop and integrate AI-driven tools to enhance model development/validation quality and speed.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience working with predictive modelling, Gen-AI, and/or software engineering
* Strong programming skills and experience with tools like Python, R, SQL, Spark, TensorFlow, and PyTorch; familiarity with version control (GitHub)
* Ability to solve technical problems and execute validation tasks independently
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
* Relevant experience with Gen-AI techniques like RAG, prompt engineering, and/or orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph) would be highly preferred
* Experience with platforms like AWS SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, or H2O.ai is a plus
* Degree qualified in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related field – or equivalent industry experience
Why Join Us
At CBA, our Model Risk & Validation team plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of data-driven decisions across the Group. We provide second-line assurance through rigorous oversight and challenge, ensuring every model meets internal and regulatory standards. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of risk, technology, and AI across the bank.
Working with us: At CommBank, we advocate and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating all cultures, abilities, genders, expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace. One where we're driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our everyday.
We're committed to being an accessible employer. If you experience any accessibility issues or require additional support, please contact HR Direct. We support flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with at least half time in-office, and other options such as flexible hours, part-time arrangements and job share. Talk to us about what might work for you.
Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We're hiring talent from across all of Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We're excited to hear from you.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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