Senior AI/ML Engineer

Location:

4224 Ridge Lea Road, Amherst New York

Job Summary
The Director, Quantitative Analysis leads a high-performing team responsible for developing, validating, and governing quantitative models and analytics that inform risk management, finance, and compliance decisions. This role sets the strategy and execution roadmap for model development, testing, and monitoring across areas such as credit risk, capital and balance sheet management, forecasting, and fair and responsible banking. The leader partners with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Model Risk Management, Technology, Audit, and Compliance, ensuring high-quality, "executive-ready" deliverables and strong alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of quantitative models (design, development, validation, implementation, monitoring) aligned to enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee compliance testing and analytics for fair and responsible banking (e.g., fair lending, UDAAP, CRA) using sound statistical methodologies.
• Establish and maintain modeling standards, documentation, controls, and governance practices in partnership with risk partners.
• Build, coach, and develop a team of quantitative analysts; set priorities and ensure timely, high-quality outputs.
• Provide strategic consultation and thought leadership to senior leaders; translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights.
• Drive process improvements, identify control gaps, and implement efficiencies across modeling and analytics workflows.
• Coordinate responses to audits, exams, and internal reviews; serve as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Monitor emerging techniques, tools, and industry trends (e.g., machine learning/AI); assess applicability and integrate where appropriate.
• Promote collaboration across Finance, Risk, and Compliance; influence cross-functional policies and decision-making.
• Manage special projects and deliver under compressed timelines while maintaining quality and rigor.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree ()
• Master's Degree or Doctorate in quantitative field (e.g., statistics, economics, finance, mathematics, engineering, physics) (preferred)
• OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• 10 years of experience in quantitative modeling and analytics within financial services or a comparable regulated industry. ()
• Demonstrated experience with regression, forecasting, and risk/finance models; familiarity with fair banking analytics and regulatory expectations. ()
• Proven track record delivering executive-ready insights and leading projects under tight timelines. ()

Skills

• Design, test, and monitor models using sound quantitative methods.
• Build, automate, and analyze datasets and model workflows.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Apply model risk standards for documentation, controls, and independent review.
• Understand the bank regulations and the regulatory environment
• Translate analytics into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
• Recruit, coach, and retain top quantitative talent.
• Prioritize, plan, and deliver high-impact initiatives on time.
• Build credibility and trust across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and other areas.
• Identify issues early and implement practical solutions.
• Streamline workflows and enhance efficiency and control strength.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Travel

• Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Driving Requirements

• Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Work Location Category

• Hybrid (3 days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 04/22/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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