Vice President-Model Validation

• Lead engagement with Model Management and Board Model committees
• Present validation outcomes, key risks, and approval recommendations
• Ensure decisions are documented, justified, and tracked

• Ensure compliance with CBUAE MMSG and related regulations
• Align framework with global best practices (e.g., risk-based model risk management)
• Support audit and regulatory reviews

AI / ML Model Validation and Emerging Analytics

• Establish validation standards for AI/ML models
• Assess explainability, bias, stability, and model drift
• Ensure appropriate governance for complex models
• Define monitoring and challenger model framework

• Partner with Risk, Finance, Compliance, IT, and Business teams
• Provide independent challenge and advisory on model design and usage
• Ensure timely closure of validation findings

• Lead and develop a high-performing validation and governance team
• Build capabilities across quantitative validation, governance, and AI/ML

• Master’s (or higher) in quantitative discipline (Economics, Statistics, Maths, Data Science, Finance, Engineering)
• 12–15 years in model validation / model risk management
• Experience across risk, finance, and compliance models
• Strong exposure to CBUAE regulations (MMSG)
• Experience with model governance frameworks and committees
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML model validation

• Deep knowledge of CBUAE Model Management Standards & Guidance
• Familiarity with UAE banking regulations and global model risk frameworks

• Strong expertise in validation techniques, model performance testing, and monitoring
• Coverage across credit risk, IFRS9, stress testing, AML/fraud, and forecasting models
• Understanding of AI/ML validation challenges and controls

• Strong executive presence and independent challenge
• Ability to translate technical outputs for senior stakeholders
• Strong governance mindset and attention to detail
• Stakeholder management and delivery focus