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If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.\nThe Data Scientist - Specialist at Equifax leads the Model Risk Management team in validating statistical and advanced AI models. This strategic role combines hands-on technical oversight, team mentorship, and advisory duties regarding risk governance and regulatory compliance. Candidates require 7+ years of quantitative experience, proven leadership skills, and expertise in emerging technologies like generative and agentic AI.\nWhat you’ll do\nLead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of model validators, ensuring their professional growth and development.\n\nOversee the execution of multiple complex validation projects simultaneously, from test design to final delivery and communication.\n\nFoster a culture of critical thinking, continuous improvement, and effective risk management within the team.\n\nCollaborate with global partners to supervise validation projects, ensuring a consistent and technically sound approach to AI/Model Risk Management across non-direct reporting lines\n\nPerform and lead independent, hands-on model validations, including deep-dive analysis of model design, performance, and implementation.\n\nDevelop and execute comprehensive validation test designs to assess model soundness and identify potential risks.\n\nCritically assess the completeness and accuracy of model documentation, code, and marketing materials.\n\nConduct deep-dive research on emerging analytical techniques, with a particular focus on validating models using generative AI and agentic AI.\n\nDevelop and implement innovative validation approaches for complex and nontraditional models, including those with unstructured data and unique risk profiles.\n\nServe as a trusted advisor to model developers and business owners on model design, development, and risk mitigation strategies.\n\nReview and provide guidance on model monitoring plans and ongoing performance reports.\n\nDrive the enhancement of Model Risk Management procedures and standards to align with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.\n\nCollaborate with key stakeholders across the organization, including marketing, technology, legal, compliance, and business owners, to ensure a robust model risk governance framework.\n\nRespond to and manage inquiries from clients, internal auditors, and regulators regarding model risk matters.\n\n What experience you need\nMaster’s degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, economics, or finance.\n\n7+ years of industry experience in predictive modeling, data science, or a related quantitative field. 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