IT Risk Senior - AI and 3rd Party Risk Governance

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Overview: The Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) Risk Governance Team provides risk management support for the maturation of the EO&T division’s model risk governance process, third-party vendor risk governance activities, and the enterprise-wide adoption of the AI risk governance framework. We work closely with all three lines of defense and business partners to execute a broad range of risk governance and risk mitigation activities. Our Impact: Develop and mature model governance operations for EO&T division to promote robust model governance that are compliant with regulatory standards Support the end-to-end process for enterprise‑wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution and GenAI use case intake, assessment and inventory Support critical third-party vendor risk management activities Develop, enhance, and maintain critical technology solutions to support corporate-wide AI adoptions Execute risk mitigant processes to support compliance with model and AI governance requirements Develop and prepare regular reports for key stakeholders on the state of AI governance and compliance Facilitate processes for continuous monitoring and reporting of compliance with regulatory and standard requirements Your Impact: Support the development and enhancement of divisional model governance operating processes and procedures Support process automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability Participate in operational control testing activities to assess control execution effectiveness Support third-party vendor risk governance activities, including vendor SOC reviews and Enhanced Information Risk Reviews Support day-to-day administration of the AI Clearinghouse, including AI solution and use case intake activities, stakeholder support, and anomaly resolution Participate in AI governance platform and tool enhancements, including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and deployment support Support management reporting, metrics, and analysis related to model governance, AI governance, and compliance activities Assist in enhancing operational processes, including drafting new and updating existing procedures, user guides, and job aids Collaborate with business, technology, and risk stakeholders to support governance initiatives and process improvements Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred. Minimum of 6 years of experience in model risk governance, AI/ML risk management, operational risk management, technology risk management, or related governance and compliance functions. Working knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, NIST frameworks and controls, operational risk management principles, and financial industry governance and compliance practices. Previous experience in IT audit, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, or a Big Four consulting environment is preferred. Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, Security+, or similar credentials are strongly desired Keys to Success in this Role: Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Self-motivated and proactive professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and business needs Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders