Kiran Yalavarthy
Executive Vice President, Head of Enterprise Model Risk Management @Wells Fargo
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Vice President, Head of Enterprise Model Risk Management @Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC, US
Define enterprise standards for the lifecycle management of Models, AI services and EUCTs, ensuring consistency and control across development, validation, implementation, and monitoring.Lead the firm’s responsible AI strategy by establishing the enterprise framework for AI risk assessments and guiding the governance of GenAI and agentic AI solutions.
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS, Quantitative Finance
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
B.Tech & M.Tech
SKILLS
ABOUT KIRAN YALAVARTHY
As a seasoned financial risk executive, I bring a wealth of expertise in model risk, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) governance, and credit risk. Currently, I lead the enterprise model risk strategy at Wells Fargo, focusing on the end-to-end lifecycle management of Models, EUCTs, and AI services.Key areas of experience include:• Pioneering explainable ML for credit underwriting and AI/ML applications in fraud and financial crimes• GenAI and Agentic AI governance systems to ensure effective use• Designing and overseeing big data computing platforms that support the entire model lifecycle• Developing risk models for corporate loans, commercial and residential mortgages, auto loans, cards, and deposits• Forecasting losses, balances, and income for CCAR, CECL, and enterprise planning• Crafting credit strategies and valuation models for index and single-name credit derivatives, as well as structured credit products• Risk data architecture, process design, and implementation across large-scale environmentsI’m always looking to connect with experienced professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of risk management especially with the rapid emergence of AI. If you\'re a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset, let’s talk.
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