AI Validator Model Risk

Post Date :

24-Apr-2026

Close Date :

08-May-2026

The Model Risk team are recruiting for an AI Validator. This role is responsible for the independent validation and governance of both traditional models and AI systems, including machine learning, general purpose AI, and third party AI solutions.

The role involves reviewing and guiding 1LoD risk assessments, performing validation activities, and ensuring alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements and best practices. This role requires strong analytical capability combined with an understanding of machine learning methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and bring to completion all assigned reviews validations of models, ensuring these are completed accurately and efficiently, in line with standards and guidelines.
• Play an active role in the ongoing development and enhancement of validation methodologies so as to ensure that those used are appropriate and refined in response to environmental changes, and that the internal standards guidelines are updated as required.
• Support your manager and other team members in developing through completing peer reviews that seek to stretch and challenge. Seek others to do the same for you.
• Be committed to delivering high quality results for yourself and for the team. Agree clear goals and work to meet and exceed all expectations. Display high levels of enthusiasm and energy in delivering on the tasks you have been set.
• Exchange written and oral information and ideas in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the audience. Always act to positively influence others in order to gain commitment.
• Collaborate with other team members to complete tasks.

Requirements:

Essential

• A high level of quantitative ability up to at least undergraduate degree level in a highly numerically oriented subject such as physics, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, quantitative finance, engineering or general science.
• Understanding of fundamental modelling and validation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Desired

• Experience in developing and or validating machine learning models.
• Familiarity with AI governance and regulatory frameworks e.g. EU AI Act and responsible AI practices.
• Experience working with or assessing third party AI solutions.

This is a Permanent position, based in Dublin (Hybrid).

Is this you?

Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application.

We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview.

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