Senior Vice President, AI Governance & Controls Lead

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, AI Governance & Controls Lead to join our AI Assurance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

The AI Governance & Controls Lead supports the development, implementation, and ongoing execution of governance and control activities for AI-related initiatives. This role helps the organization adopt AI in a safe, responsible, and compliant way by assisting with oversight processes, monitoring adherence to internal standards, and working with stakeholders across technology, risk, legal, compliance, and business teams.

The individual in this role will contribute to ensuring that AI use cases, models, platforms, and related processes are governed with effective controls throughout the lifecycle, including development, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Support the execution and enhancement of AI governance and controls processes across the AI lifecycle.
• Assist in maintaining control requirements, assurance activities, and monitoring routines for AI initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to help identify AI-related risks and confirm that required governance, documentation, and review processes are followed.
• Support reviews of AI initiatives for adherence to internal policies, standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Perform control testing, track issues and remediation activities, and help prepare reporting related to AI governance and assurance.
• Help prepare governance materials, reporting packs, metrics, and dashboards for management and oversight forums.
• Provide guidance to teams on documentation, evidence collection, and control expectations for responsible AI adoption.
• Track developments in AI regulation, industry practices, and risk themes, and share relevant insights with the team.
• Promote consistency and transparency in how AI risks and controls are documented and managed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for AI assurance processes, review methods, and governance routines.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• 7-10 years of work experience preferred. Experience in Financial Services and Technology is preferred.
• Understanding of risk management principles, controls, and governance practices.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, model lifecycle processes, or data-driven technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in assurance, audit, validation, or control testing activities.
• Familiarity with governance committees, issue management processes, and regulatory review support.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.