Director Model Risk Management - AI/Gen AI

The Hartford's Model Risk Management team is hiring a Director to lead efforts ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of AI and Generative AI (GenAI) models used across the enterprise. The role directs and performs end-to-end model validations on AI/GenAI use cases across the insurer's functional areas and lines of business, confirming that model calculations, machine learning algorithms, and GenAI methods are accurate and appropriate for their intended use.

Beyond validation execution, the Director enhances the validation framework through emerging tools and methodologies, designs testing methods for GenAI applications, identifies and mitigates model risks, and drives governance improvements. The position also involves educating teams on modeling best practices, spreading model-risk awareness, and strengthening partnerships across data science, technology, and business units to advance enterprise-wide model risk management.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in AI, ML, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years in machine learning/data science with 1+ years focused on GenAI
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and SAS/SQL
• Expertise with GenAI tools including Vertex AI, LangChain, RAG frameworks, and OpenAI APIs
• Understanding of enterprise governance and risk management frameworks