AI Risk & Governance Lead — Independent Oversight & Framework

maybank singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank Singapore seeks a senior AI risk leader to own the AI Risk Management Framework and Policy, and to provide credible challenge to Line 1 on AI lifecycle controls. The role oversees independent risk views across data, model, deployment and cyber risk domains.

The successful candidate will review Line 1 risk assessments, define risk methodologies, and partner with business units to embed AI governance. MAS guidelines and FEAT principles are central to this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related discipline preferred.
• At least 6 years across technology, technology risk, cyber security, data or model risk, operational risk or audit.
• Experience implementing AI governance arrangements would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent risk assessments of AI use cases and AI applications across data, model, deployment, operational and cyber risk domains.
• Review and challenge Line 1 AI risk assessments, materiality ratings, control design and remediation plans.
• Assess AI-specific risks including model behaviour and drift, human oversight, transparency, third-party AI solutions, and AI-related cyber threats.
• Own and maintain the AI Risk Management Framework and Policy, ensuring alignment with evolving AI adoption and regulatory requirements.
• Define AI risk assessment methodology, risk tiering, materiality criteria, and control expectations.
• Oversee AI inventory governance and validate the completeness and accuracy of AI records maintained by Line 1.
• Partner with business units and SMEs to embed AI governance requirements into operational processes.
• Provide advisory support on AI risk, governance, and policy implementation.
• Develop AI risk metrics, KRIs, thresholds, and independent risk reporting for senior management, risk committees, and the Board.
• Monitor emerging AI risks and regulatory developments, including MAS AI Risk Management Guidelines and FEAT Principles.
• Serve as the local AI risk subject matter expert and key liaison with Group and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

AI risk management

Independent risk assessment

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

AI governance

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Data Science degree

Job description

Maybank Singapore seeks a senior AI risk leader to own the AI Risk Management Framework and Policy, and to provide credible challenge to Line 1 on AI lifecycle controls. The role oversees independent risk views across data, model, deployment and cyber risk domains.

The successful candidate will review Line 1 risk assessments, define risk methodologies, and partner with business units to embed AI governance. MAS guidelines and FEAT principles are central to this role.