Senior Advisor, AI Compliance & Governance (100% Remote)

Role Overview The three must haves when it comes to experience and certifications

• Data and AI Governance experience
• Risk management experience.
• CDMP and/or AIGP certifications.

This role directly reports to and supports the Associate Director of T&O Risk (1B) - Business Risk Advisory and Controls - Testing & Advisory. The candidate will provide independent advisory, oversight, and validation of governance, risk, and control activities that support Enterprise Data Governance and AI Governance. The candidate will also support Product/Service/Process Risk Assessments (PSPRA) and Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment (RCRA), maintain Process Risk and Control (PRC) libraries and advise on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), etc. The role works in close collaboration with First Line of Defense (1LOD) and Regulatory Compliance and Risk related Second Line of Defense (2LOD) partners to support and strengthen governance and risk management across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance (Advisory)

• Maintains a strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policy frameworks; monitors changes and provides timely governance, risk, and control insights.
• Supports PSPRA, RCRA and other risk assessment activities across Data Governance and AI‑related processes from an advisory and challenge perspective.
• Provides governance and control advisory support to business partners, clarifying expectations and risk considerations without directing operational decision‑making.
• Applies governance frameworks and control principles to assess alignment of business practices with enterprise standards and risk appetite.
• Communicates governance, risk, and control considerations clearly to stakeholders, supporting informed decision‑making and consistent application of expectations.

Governance Advisory & Enablement

• Serves as a governance advisor to business and technology stakeholders, providing guidance on risk management practices, control design considerations, and policy interpretation.
• Supports the development, refinement, and socialization of governance standards, procedures, and guidance related to Data and AI risk management.
• Facilitates governance forums, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions to promote shared understanding of governance expectations and emerging risks.
• Reviews governance artifacts, assessments, and documentation prepared by others to provide advisory feedback on completeness, clarity, and alignment with governance and risk standards.
• Identifies governance gaps, emerging risks, or areas of inconsistency and escalates observations with clear articulation of risk and impact.
• Prepares governance summaries, advisory materials, and reporting to support leadership oversight and informed risk discussions.

Relationship Management & Collaboration

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external partners, particularly across first‑ and second‑line functions.
• Acts as a trusted governance, risk, and control advisor to stakeholders, balancing effective challenge with collaboration.
• Develops a deep understanding of end‑to‑end business processes related to data and AI model risk management and lifecycle management to provide relevant and practical guidance.
• Partners with stakeholders to support governance alignment while respecting ownership and accountability within the first line of defense.

General Responsibilities

• Continuously enhances knowledge and skills in Data and AI governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Works independently, exercising sound judgment to identify, assess, and escalate governance or control concerns within defined guidelines.
• May assume additional responsibilities aligned with governance, risk, and control advisory needs.
• Coaches and mentors junior staff to strengthen governance understanding, consistency, and advisory effectiveness across the team.

Qualifications

Required

• Typically, 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in governance, risk, compliance, data governance, AI governance, risk management, audit, or related disciplines, with a strong focus on advisory and oversight activities.
• Strong knowledge of Data and AI governance risk and regulatory requirements, including data privacy, data quality, model risk, and emerging AI governance considerations.
• Solid understanding of applicable regulations, industry standards, and control frameworks relevant to enterprise risk management and the data and AI lifecycle.
• Experience supporting risk assessments (e.g., PSP

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