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Kaeli Lange, RAI
Wilmington
Summary
Experienced consultant with over 6 years of experience across operations, analytics, model validation, and internal audit within the financial services industry. Specializes in model risk management, including model reviews, validations, and governance assessments. Proven ability to align model and AI risk management practices with evolving regulatory expectations, while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Consultant, Quantitative Consulting & AI
Forvis Mazars
Remote, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Partnered with Financial Institutions to design and execute comprehensive control testing for model validation audits, enhancing alignment with internal policies and procedures, as well as regulatory standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments of model ongoing monitoring plans to identify compliance gaps and communicated findings to senior leadership for enhanced model monitoring and risk management.
- Compiled comprehensive audit documentation detailing opportunities for enhancement across the first and second lines of defense.
Senior Consultant, Quantitative Consulting
Forvis Mazars
Remote, NC
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Designed and conducted a comprehensive data management and governance internal audit, including risk and control identification, control testing, and formal documentation of audit results.
- Supported model risk management teams by conducting interim model reviews between full-scope validation cycles, helping ensure ongoing compliance and risk oversight.
- Developed and delivered educational webinars and in-person training sessions on AI's role in financial services and internal audit.
- Supported full-scope model validations as a subject matter expert in machine learning and predictive analytics.
Admissions Operations Lead
Fullstack Academy
Remote, NC
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted detailed analysis of applicant data, generating reports for strategic marketing improvements.
- Supervised and mentored four associates in application processing, loan verification, and HubSpot CRM navigation.
- Analyzed workflows and instituted operational strategies that achieved a 25% reduction in processing times within one quarter.
- Oversaw admissions processing for all university partnerships
Admissions Operations Associate
Fullstack Academy
New York, NY
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsible for weekly data analysis, data cleaning, and compiling admissions reports for meetings with senior leadership
- Managed a cross-functional project to develop a streamlined admissions process for university partnership programs, which included building and testing new automations and workflows within each stage of the pipeline
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2022
Bachelor of Music - Music
The Boston Conservatory
Boston, MA05-2019
Skills
- Internal Audit - Control Design and Testing
- Model and AI Risk Management
- Data Management and Governance
- Data Quality, Usability, and Privacy
- Supervisory Guidance (SR 11-7 / SR 26-2)
- AI Program Assessment and Strategy Roadmapping
Affiliations
UNCW Master of Data Science Advisory Board Member
Certification
Risk and AI (RAI) - Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
Interests
Timeline
Lead Consultant, Quantitative Consulting & AI
Forvis Mazars
10.2025 - Current
Senior Consultant, Quantitative Consulting
Forvis Mazars
09.2022 - 10.2025
Admissions Operations Lead
Fullstack Academy
04.2021 - 08.2021
Admissions Operations Associate
Fullstack Academy
08.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Data Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Music - Music
The Boston Conservatory