SENIOR MODELING LEAD

Position: SENIOR MODELING LEAD

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9-10+ YEARS

Location: Plano, TX & San Antonio, TX Salary range: $145k-$165K+12% Incentive & Benefits Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Modeling Lead to provide strategic and technical oversight across multiple AI/ML workstreams. In this role, you will direct a team of data scientists / modelers through full model development lifecycle, ensure consistency in modeling standards and governance practices, and serve as primary liaison between technical teams and senior stakeholders. Ideal candidate brings 9-10+ years of modeling experience and a proven ability to operate effectively at both strategic and technical levels. Relevant Team Lead experience (at least 3 years)in Banking domain Hands on experience in Model Development, Model Monitoring of advanced ML/quantitative/finance models Strong proficiency in Python; familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks, ML-Ops, and large-scale data platforms Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple AI/ML modeling workstreams, ensuring alignment with business Oversee full model lifecycle across all workstreams - including development, validation, independent assessment, performance optimization, monitoring, documentation, and governance. Establish and enforce consistent modeling standards, methodology frameworks, explainability practices, and bias testing protocols across team. Act as a primary escalation point for model risk, governance issues, technical challenges, partnering with risk, compliance as needed. Lead model review and approval processes, ensuring all models meet internal governance requirements and applicable regulatory standards. Translate complex modeling outcomes and technical findings into clear, actionable insights for executive and non-technical stakeholders. Drive evaluation and adoption of emerging AI/ML tools, platforms, and methodologies, providing evidence-based recommendations to leadership. Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of senior and mid-level modelers, fostering a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement. Define team's long-term analytical roadmap, balancing innovation with BAU delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineering, technology, operations, and business teams to align modeling solutions with broader organizational objectives. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in quantitative modeling, data science, or applied AI/ML, with at least 3 years in a team leadership or senior technical lead capacity. Broad expertise across multiple modeling domains, such as predictive analytics, NLP, optimization, or AI platform evaluation. Strong proficiency in Python; familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks, MLOps tooling, and large-scale data platforms. Deep understanding of end-to-end model lifecycle, including model risk management, validation frameworks, and regulatory expectations. Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional modeling teams in a fast-paced, delivery-oriented environment. Experience engaging with model risk, audit, compliance, or regulatory stakeholders, and navigating governance and approval processes. Exceptional communication skills & ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders. Track record of driving adoption of emerging AI/ML technologies in a structured manner. Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline preferred. About In the perfect storm of technology forces shaping the business world, the question is not whether companies need to adapt to stay competitive but which tech partner to trust for long-term business improvement and transformation needs. That's why iShare was founded: to be that credible IT partner that cuts through the buzzword clutter to deliver real value by real people. And that starts with doing the basics right. Who We Are Based in New Jersey, iShare is a boutique IT consulting firm with strategic advisory, development, and staffing services designed for specific industry verticals. iShare was founded to fill a real market need - with so much noise about cloud, big data, and information security, companies today are adopting software product after product and losing sight of which they need and why, while what they really need is credible consulting that takes the time to understand their company's unique scenario and requirement, and then architect a solution accordingly. Recognizing this gap, senior industry executives put their credibility on the line to form iShare and ensure they create a fulfilling experience with lasting value for all stakeholders - customers, employees and partners. iShare leadership team has 20+ years average IT experience and is well-rounded in technology, operations, account and customer management. Our experience spans C-Suite positions with Fortune 100 firms as well as mid-tier firms. Our background includes stints at multibillion-dollar ITO / BPO firms as well as startups. iShare Inc.