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Sydney CBD Area, Australia
Onsite
Expression of Interest: Principal Data Scientist – ML, Gen AI Model Validation
Do Work That Matters
AI & General Model Validation (AIGMV) provides independent technical challenge and review of the Group's most important ML and AI models, across business and support units.
At CommBank, we're investing in AI to create better customer experiences and meaningful value for the communities we serve. We welcome international talent who would love the experience of working in Australia. We encourage you to apply if you're open to diversifying your global experience and solving world-class AI problems across the Group in collaboration with our own AI Research Labs.
We operate with a fintech mindset as we grow our global footprint and build our people's careers, including a diversified culture of international Tech Hubs established in Seattle and San Francisco, USA, working alongside unique partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS and Microsoft to accelerate safer AI outcomes for Australia. Join us to experience this first-hand!
See yourself in our team
As a Principal Data Scientist within the team, you will lead independent review, challenge and validation of ML, statistical and AI models across the Group, including GenAI and agentic systems. You will assess whether they are fit for purpose and operate as intended, and whether the risks they introduce are understood and appropriately controlled.
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At CommBank, we foster a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating diversity across cultures, abilities, capabilities, skills, global locations, genders, gender expressions and sexual orientations. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right fit for this role or another opportunity with us.
We’re committed to making a meaningful difference for Australia’s First Nations peoples and welcome all applicants. We are open to international talent that would love to experience working in Australia.
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