Head of AI & Analytics Model Risk

Role purpose: Lead the enterprise model risk framework for AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics models to ensure safe, compliant, and well-governed model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring.

Core responsibilities

Define and own the model risk management strategy, policies, standards, and controls for AI/ML and analytics models.
Oversee independent model validation, including conceptual soundness, data quality, performance testing, and outcome analysis.
Establish model inventory, tiering, documentation standards, and approval governance (e.g., committees, sign-offs, exceptions).
Implement ongoing monitoring for model drift, bias, stability, explainability, and performance; drive remediation plans.
Partner with data science, engineering, product, compliance, and audit teams to embed risk controls across the model lifecycle.
Manage regulatory engagement, audit readiness, and reporting on model risk metrics and key issues.
Build and lead a high-performing team; set priorities, operating cadence, and capability roadmap.

Required skills and experience

Deep expertise in model risk management for AI/ML, statistical models, and analytics in regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of model validation methods, governance, documentation, and control testing.
Understanding of fairness, bias, explainability, privacy, and responsible AI principles.
Ability to communicate complex technical risk to senior stakeholders and regulators.
Leadership experience managing teams and influencing cross-functional partners.

At a glance

In February 2025, the Risk Management mission has been reset to address the challenges and pain points. The mission of the CRO organisation is ‘we deliver sound and simple Risk Management solutions to increase our resilience while enabling our client’s success and the banks growth’, with the vision to ‘secure risk excellence in the heart of ABN AMRO’. Therefore, the CRO organisation focusses on four strategic pillars: Simplicity, Execution Focus, Risks that Matter and Risk Culture. These strategic pillars rely on their People, Innovation, Seamless Processing, Governance & Organisation to successfully realise the Risk Management Vision.

AI & Analytics Model Risk department, within Model Risk Management & Model Validation (MRM&MV), is a culturally diverse team of approximately 8-10 highly qualified professionals, located in Amsterdam. The team is responsible for model risk management and validation of models within the AI, FEC, and other relevant analytical domains, which includes models used by CRO IT & Cyber, Compliance (incl. SIM), Brand Marketing & Communications, Group Audit, Central Operations Office (inc. DFC), Innovation & Technology, Human Resources, and all generative AI models throughout the bank.

ABN AMRO is looking for an experienced leader for the department. We are looking for someone with a strategic vision, and a determination and presence to follow through, with the aim to improve and innovate. You have deep expertise in international financial markets, related models and relevant regulations, who can lead a diverse team of high value specialists.

Your job

Key responsibilities

Leads the implementation and execution of the Model Risk Management Framework, including model discovery, tiering, inventory management, validation, risk reporting, risk monitoring, and risk assessment, as well as setting the Risk Appetite Statement.
Directs and coordinates the tracking of all outstanding model-related findings and ensures timely assessment and closure of requests.
Oversees the management and administration of the Methodology Acceptance Groups (MAGs), as well as model risk reporting.
Defines and maintains model validation requirements and procedures.
Identifies and signals issues or problems through validation and other oversight activities, providing proposals for corrective actions.
Transition from MV focus to MRM&MV orientation of teams.
Integration of MRM tasks with MV department.
Change in way of working from process orientated to risk aware prioritization and execution.
Expand coverage of MRM over full organization.
Foster a deep understanding of model risk and risk management in general within the team.

Working environment

Key relationships

The AI & Analytics Model Risk department is part of ABN AMRO’s Model Risk Management & Model Validation (MRM&MV) department. There are three other model risk teams within the MRM&MV department: Financial Markets Model Risk, Retail Credit Model Risk, Non-Retail Credit Model Risk. You are member of the management team of the MRM&MV department and report directly to the head of MRM&MV. The head of MRM&MV reports directly to the CRO.

Key stakeholders of your department are within the various functions (COO, I&T), Risk (Compliance, CRO IT & Cyber), senior management, internal & external auditors and the ECB and other regulators.

Your profile

Ideal Experience

Academic degree with at least 10 years’ experience working as leader
Relevant and proven experience within risk management
Proven track record in maintaining and strengthening stakeholder relationships at ELG and ELT level.
Deep model risk knowledge and robust risk management toolkit.
Extensive knowledge of risk management practices and ABN AMRO business, including in-depth knowledge of products and client propositions, corresponding risk, regulations and models
Extensive experience in managing teams with highly skilled and trained professionals
Good understanding of the developments in the financial industry and the ability to relate this to the activities of ABN AMRO

Behaviour we want to see within Risk Management

Debate, debate, decide: Gain different perspectives on impact throughout the value chain. Then take the decision, accept the decision and respect single accountability & responsibility
Keep it simple: Start with the goal, set well-defined requirements, proactively address dependencies, seek feasibility in plans and don’t overpromise. No abbreviations.
Embrace Good: Don't go for perfect, do what’s right and compliant
From being nice to being kind: Ask and act on feedback, be open about the good, bad and ugly. Reflect, adapt and move forward.
No excuses – stay the course: Take the lead, own it. Act quickly, standardize progress updates to ensure timely support and escalate

Other personal characteristics

Strong execution capability and a results-oriented mindset.
Clear vision and strategy for your department, contributing to the bank-wide strategy.
Natural relationship builder who drives constructive cross-department collaboration.

We are offering

A competitive salary.
The freedom to optimize your performance in a flexible working environment.
Tools to stay fit and update your knowledge, with space provided for you to practice and grow your skills.
An additional benefit budget of 11%, with which you can buy flexible terms of employment.
A personal development budget of € 1.000 per year.
A public transportation subscription.
An excellent pension scheme.

Interested?

Interested in this position? Please send us your application! For more information you can contact Pieter de Boer (pieter.de.boer@nl.abnamro.com), Model Risk Management & Model Validation or Robert van den Boogaard (Robert.c.van.den.bogaard@nl.abnamro.com), Talent Acquisition Specialist.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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