AI and Data Controls Manager

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Enterprise AI & Data Controls Manager in a hybrid role to design, test, and oversee controls across the AI and data governance lifecycle. You will partner with multiple stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness, drive remediation, and ensure audit-ready data and AI usage.

The role requires five+ years in risk management or governance, strong understanding of AI risks, and experience with GRC platforms such as Archer.

Qualifications

• Five years of related work experience in risk management, controls, compliance, audit, or governance.
• Hands-on understanding of AI, model, or data risk/governance, and knowledge of frameworks like NIST AI RMF or EU AI Act.
• Experience designing or testing controls within a GRC platform (e.g., Archer).
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills with ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of AI and data controls across the AI / data lifecycle.
• Provide expert consultation on AI and data risk, partnering with stakeholders to strengthen control alignment.
• Lead development of management reporting on AI/data control health and issues using Archer.
• Build cross-functional relationships and translate risk concepts for stakeholder guidance.
• Educate crew on AI/data risk topics and stay current on regulatory developments.

Skills

AI risk governance

Data governance

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory awareness

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Archer

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Enterprise AI & Data Governance team drives enterprise-wide governance for data and AI by defining and operationalizing policies, standards, controls, and monitoring frameworks. The team provides centralized oversight of governance adherence, controls effectiveness, and issue management, partnering across the organization to enable trusted and audit-ready use of data and AI.

The AI and Data Controls Manager designs, tests, and provides ongoing oversight of controls specific to AI systems and data governance - building and executing controls monitoring frameworks, managing issues, and advising business leaders on control design for AI and data risk. T his is an opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-evolving risk domains in the industry, shaping how AI and data are governed at Vanguard as the space continues to evolve . This role requires direct experience with or a good understanding of AI and/or data risk domains.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, implementation, and testing of AI and data controls across the AI / data lifecycle, developing and applying established frameworks and enterprise standards to strengthen control effectiveness, remediate gaps, and enable responsible, governed, and audit-ready use of AI and data.
• Provides expert consultation and analytical leadership on complex AI and data risk and control matters, partnering across stakeholders to strengthen control alignment, support audit response activities, and drive remediation of related risk issues.
• Leads development of management reporting on AI/data control health - including monthly dashboards, control effectiveness (OET) results, and issue status - using platforms such as Archer.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships, translating technical AI/data risk concepts into clear guidance for stakeholders and influencing adoption of control solutions.
• Provides education and awareness to crew on AI and data risk/control topics and stays current on regulatory and industry developments (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, data privacy laws) to ensure controls remain aligned.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years of related work experience in risk management, controls, compliance, audit, or governance.
• Hands-on experience with, or a strong understanding of, AI, model, or data risk/governance (e.g., AI/model risk management, data governance, data privacy, or technology risk), including working knowledge of relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, CDMC, or comparable) and how they translate into control design and testing.
• Experience designing, documenting, or testing controls within a GRC platform (e.g., Archer) - including attribute-level testing and effectiveness rating.
• Excellent leadership, cross-functional coordination, and analytical skills, with comfort operating in ambiguity.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desired Certifications

• Certifications including CIA, CRISC, CDPSE , any AI-governance-related credentials (e.g., IAPP AIGP) are advantageous .

Special Factors

Sponsorship: Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.