Model Governance / Model Risk Delivery Lead

Job Title: Model Governance / Model Risk Delivery Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 15 months (potential contract-to-hire)

Pay Range: $64.52/hr (W2)

Job ID: 410404

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Model Governance / Model Risk Delivery Lead to join our dynamic team supporting Bank of America's Erica, Chat, and Voice Technology organization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in model governance frameworks, validation processes, AI/ML delivery, and Agile practices and a proven ability to coordinate model documentation, ensure validation readiness, and drive remediation to achieve timely governance and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities:

• Own model documentation readiness, gap analysis, and quality reviews.


• Coordinate validation preparation, evidence collection, and findings remediation.


• Identify gaps in model documentation, testing, and governance artifacts.


• Drive remediation of validation findings and documentation deficiencies.


• Partner with Model Developers on explainability, monitoring, and performance testing requirements.


• Ensure model submissions are audit, regulator, and MRM ready.


• Track model lifecycle milestones, approvals, and governance dependencies.


• Support ongoing monitoring, implementation validation, and post-production controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.


• 4+ years supporting model development, validation, governance, AI/ML delivery, or risk management programs.


• Experience coordinating deliverables across model developers, validators, technology, and governance stakeholders.


• Hands-on experience with model lifecycle documentation including MDDs, OMPs, AI Risk Assessments, validation evidence packages, implementation documentation, and monitoring deliverables.


• Knowledge of validation principles, data quality assessments, testing methodologies, explainability, bias and fairness reviews, and monitoring controls.


• Ability to assess documentation quality, identify evidence gaps, drive remediation, and ensure submission readiness.


• Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.


• Experience working in Agile environments with multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities. Advanced presentation and documentation review skills are desirable.


• Technical skills: Python, SQL, Tableau.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of digital platforms, conversational AI, and intelligent virtual assistant technologies.


• Knowledge of Agile, Lean SDLC, and iterative delivery practices.


• Ability to operate in a high-paced environment with clear priorities.

Role Logistics & Interview Process:

• Start: October or ASAP.


• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.


• Location approval: Charlotte. Max 3 submissions per vendor.


• Interview: 1-2 rounds. Video required. In-person required. Glider ID verification.


• Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. On your resume, please list your current location, relocation plan, availability or start date, and whether any cooling-off period applies.