Job Title: Vice President – AI Governance and Oversight
Company: Barclays
About The Role:
Join Barclays as a Vice President specializing in AI Governance, where you will lead the development and refinement of AI policies, standards, and controls. This role plays a key part in ensuring that AI processes comply with regulatory and ethical standards, while also optimizing AI workflows and operating models. You will work closely with AI/ML committees and working groups, providing comprehensive support for generative AI use cases, from risk assessment to final approval.
The role will be based in Wilmington, DE.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain a globally consistent model risk framework that adheres to the firm’s regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the delivery of model inventory and workflow, ensuring high-quality data and reporting, along with monitoring quantitative processes.
- Assess the effectiveness of controls within various areas of Barclays to determine compliance with the Model Risk Framework.
- Establish and report on model risk appetite and provide relevant updates to Group and legal entity committees.
- Manage the Validation Center of Excellence, performing independent quality assurance and validating the outcomes of model assessments.
- Handle regulatory and audit interactions and responses related to Model Risk Management (MRM).
Vice President Expectations:
- Advise key stakeholders, including senior management, on cross-functional areas impacting the business.
- Manage and mitigate risks through thorough assessments, aligning with the control and governance agenda.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability in managing risk and strengthening controls within your team.
- Collaborate with business-aligned support areas to stay updated on business strategies and activities.
- Apply sophisticated analytical thought to create innovative solutions and define problems through in-depth analysis.
- Engage in extensive research as part of the problem-solving process to devise effective solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using negotiation and influencing skills to achieve key objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong background in AI governance with expertise in developing and implementing AI policies, standards, and controls.
- Proven experience in model risk management and compliance frameworks within a global context.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
Barclays Expectations:
Barclays expects all colleagues to demonstrate the company’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. Employees are also expected to adopt the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive, which reflects how we operate.
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