Risk Management Specialist - Model Risk Data Science And AI Models

TL;DR

Risk Management Specialist (Data Science/AI): Providing independent review and challenge to quantitative models with an accent on identifying risks, enhancing decision-making tools, and improving Model Risk Management frameworks. Focus on conducting independent reviews of models based on statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques, especially credit models, and developing toolkits for optimization.

Location: Hybrid 2-3 times/week in Brazil (Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro, or Sao Paulo)

Company

hirify.global is one of the largest digital financial platforms in the world, with over 122 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, aiming to redefine financial services in Latin America.

What you will do

• Provide effective challenges, identify risks, and propose enhancement opportunities for decision-making tools.
• Discuss and report model risk status and independent opinions to stakeholders, including senior managers and regulators.
• Contribute to the consolidation and improvement of hirify.global's Model Risk Management and Model Review frameworks.
• Conduct independent reviews of quantitative models based on statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques, with a stronger focus on credit models.
• Develop playbooks and toolkits (Python, Scala, SQL) to optimize model reviews and ongoing monitoring.
• Ensure the team maintains a high level of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Great communication skills (clear, concise, structured) and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing or validating machine learning models for decision-making or academic problems.
• Interest in reviewing complex machine learning and other types of models to identify risks and propose enhancements.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate a sense of prioritization.
• Strong Data Science skills and knowledge of machine learning tools and techniques.
• Strong programming skills, with previous experience with Python, SQL, and GitHub being desirable.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills across levels.
• Organized and detail-oriented, without losing track of the big picture.
• Advanced English skills.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in credit risk management or other risk management frameworks.
• Master's degree or relevant undergraduate scientific project.
• Previous knowledge of expected loss provisions modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Chance of earning equity at hirify.global.
• Food/Meal Card, Public Transportation Commuting Benefit.
• NuCare – Psychological, Financial, and Legal Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance, Medical Plan, Dental Plan.
• NuLanguage – Language Course Program, Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses.
• Extended Parental Leave, Daycare Allowance, Parental Consultancy.
• Work-from-home Allowance, Gym Partnerships, 30 days of paid vacation.
• Hybrid work model (2-3 times/week in office).