Lead the development, adoption and maintenance of the model risk framework, including policies, standards, business processes, and controls
Monitor industry trends to ensure the model risk framework remains effective and efficient in managing evolving risks
Partner with leaders across Vanguard to ensure model risk practices are well integrated with Enterprise, Data, Technology, Operational, and AI risk frameworks
Support the Model Risk committee and oversee the establishment of supporting Divisional Model Risk Governance forums
Prepare executive-level materials for Risk Committees, Audit Committees and the Board
Serve as liaison for model risk with internal (audit) and external (regulatory) stakeholders
Direct cross-functional processes such as enterprise-wide model inventory attestation to support completeness and accuracy
Partner with the technology product owner to define requirements for model life cycle platforms.

Advanced degree in a technical field (e.g., math, statistics, computer science)
At least eight years of relevant experience, including four years developing enterprise-wide policies, standards and protocols in model risk, AI or a related discipline
Deep knowledge of model risk frameworks (SR11-7, SS1/23); experience with AI frameworks and the EU AI Act preferred
Ability to drive enterprise-wide change and managing complex stakeholder environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Exceptional communication and executive-presence skills with proven experience presenting to senior committees and managing executive-level stakeholders.

Head of Governance – Model Risk Management

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