I&CM Data and AI Risk Governance Lead

I&CM Data and AI Risk Governance Lead

Location: New York, NY (Onsite or Hybrid Options May Be Discussed)
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary (Up to $165,000) + Bonus Eligible
Benefits: Full Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, Retirement Plans, and more

Why This Role Stands Out

If you're a strategic thinker with deep expertise in AI risk, data governance, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement, this is your opportunity to own and evolve enterprise-wide risk frameworks in a high-visibility leadership role.

Our client a premier player in the financial services space is investing heavily in emerging technologies and seeking a governance leader who can bridge the gap between innovation and integrity. This is more than a policy-making role. This is about safeguarding enterprise trust in the age of intelligent systems.

What You'll Own

️ Enterprise Data & AI Risk Strategy

• Lead governance initiatives around artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics within the Investments & Capital Markets (I&CM) group.

• Shape and enforce enterprise risk posture particularly in how data and intelligent systems are designed, deployed, and monitored.

Stakeholder Integration

• Serve as a strategic partner to Legal, Risk, Information Security, Data Science, and Engineering teams.

• Translate technical and legal risk issues into business-aligned language and recommendations.

️ Risk Evaluation & Mitigation

• Design and perform risk assessments for data-driven and AI-powered systems, ensuring risks are surfaced early and clearly mitigated.

• Create customized frameworks for AI-specific risks (e.g., explainability, fairness, and model drift).

Policy, Frameworks & Regulatory Alignment

• Author and refine risk policies, model governance documentation, and oversight frameworks aligned to NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC, GDPR, CCPA, and other emerging global standards.

• Monitor regulatory trends and translate them into practical guidance and controls.

Ethical AI Leadership

• Promote ethical and transparent AI practices particularly in areas like algorithmic bias, data provenance, and privacy-by-design.

• Serve as a subject matter authority on responsible AI within the organization.

Reporting & Insight

• Define, measure, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), risk metrics (KRIs), and governance program effectiveness.

• Partner with analytics and reporting teams to track real-time risk exposure.

Education & Enablement

• Build a culture of accountability and understanding through training sessions, workshops, and risk awareness initiatives for leadership and technical teams.

What You Bring to the Table

8+ years of professional experience in risk, governance, or compliance preferably within financial services, fintech, or enterprise tech
6+ years in operational or enterprise risk with exposure to information risk, model risk, or tech risk
2+ years in a leadership or formal cross-functional influencer role
Deep working knowledge of data governance, machine learning operations (MLOps), and AI lifecycle oversight
Familiarity with AI risk mitigation tactics (e.g., adversarial robustness, fairness audits, model explainability techniques)
Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, CCPA, IEEE AI Ethics
Strong presentation and storytelling skills able to speak fluently to executives, legal counsel, and engineers alike

This Role Is NOT For You If

You're looking for a narrow compliance-only role
You prefer technical hands-on coding work over strategy and policy
You aren't comfortable navigating complex stakeholder dynamics in a regulated industry
You lack working knowledge of how AI/ML systems introduce new and unique risk types

Why You Should Apply Through HireNow Staffing

At HireNow Staffing, we partner with forward-thinking employers and work closely with candidates to ensure skill-alignment and long-term fit. This position offers a unique mix of innovation, ethics, and enterprise impact perfect for someone who wants to lead meaningful change in how data and AI are governed.

Ready to Lead Where It Counts?
Apply today and let us help you take the next big step in your Data & AI risk leadership journey.

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