TheModelRisk & Validation Leadpositionisacrucialrole on the Model RiskManagementteam, whichis a new and expandingunitat Guardian. As such, this person will have the opportunity tocontribute to the strategy and execution of thisdevelopingteam.

TheModel RiskManagementteamoverseesascope of productsincludingbut not limitedtolife, annuity,disability, groupbusiness, and funding agreements, with a focus onstatutory and economicframeworks.Riskspertaining tothe emerging and quicklyevolving space of artificial intelligence will command specific attention, as well as those related to assumption governance and oversight. Effective collaboration and engagement amongst the internal team as well as with the various business areas isessential towards achieving successin this role.

You will

• Perform validations of models across the company in an independent manner, which includes but is not limited to:

• Collecting models, documentation, and other relevant artifacts.

• Engaging in meetings with the modeling teamsand other relevant stakeholders to understand the modeling processes and develop knowledge on product or technology details.

• Reviewing the end-to-end process of the model, which includes the input, calculation, and output components, as well as the governance procedures, controls, and other relevant aspects of the models and processes.

• Understanding the model methodologies and assumptions and challenge for weaknesses.

• Recording and organizing all findings and/or issues that may arise from thevalidationexercises.

• Verbally communicate validation results and discuss issues or challenges with targeted internal audiencesand other stakeholders.

• Engage in the entire model lifecycle includingsupportingvalidation efforts during model development phases.

• Addressany potential future misstatementsor inaccuracies throughfacilitatingoptimalmodel andprocess design andimplementation ofpreventative and detective controls.

• Contribute to the continued growth and development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics risk management through independentgovernance andvalidation activities within the Model Risk Management framework.

• Support the Head of Model Risk Governance through independent assessment and challenge of model assumptions within the Model Risk Management framework, including reasonableness, limitations, interdependencies, governance controls, alignment with intended use, and experience tracking.

• Maintain and manage the model validation findings inventory, including issue severity assessment, remediation tracking, and validation closure support.

• Support independent data risk assessments onmodel-adjacentdata assets, such as applications.

• Leadpresentations related to model validation outcomes, emergingmodelrisks, and thematic observations across the enterprise.

• Communicate with targeted internal audiences and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with the model risk management policy and foster a company culture that understands and adheres to model risk management best practices.

You are

• A self-motivatedperson, able to work independently.

• A strategic thinker, with the ability to connect the dots across the organization,and develop creative solutions to dynamic,complex, and uniquebusiness challenges.

• Atrusted partner whocanbuildstrongand effectiverelationships acrossa wide range of stakeholders and customers.

• Technically proficientregardingmodel and process infrastructure as well as being an effective communicator.

• Results-oriented and able toexecutetasks efficiently.

• Comfortable setting direction within a growing model validation function.

You have

• 5+years of experiencein theinsuranceor financial servicesindustry, preferably with experience inactuarial science and/orrisk management.

• Very strongtechnical skills witha variety ofmodeling platforms.

• Provenleadership andcommunication skills.

• The ability to accelerate impact andthe desire toleadchange.

• FSA preferred but notrequired.

Reporting Relationship

You will report totheHead ofModel RiskGovernance,who reports to ourHead ofModel, AI, and Data Risk

Location

Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards, NYC or Bethlehem, PA office; 2 days WFH