AI-Driven Risk Transformation Leader

Us Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 193,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Charlotte, NC is seeking a senior Innovation and Transformation Lead within the CAO to drive enterprise-scale AI-enabled programs, govern risk, and deliver measurable business impact across risk and compliance.

You’ll translate strategy into scalable technology solutions and partner with executives across the bank. Experience leading complex transformations, strong data and analytics fluency, and ability to influence at the C-suite level are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in technology, data, analytics, or transformation roles within large, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex enterprises.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale, AI-enabled transformations with governance and measurable business outcomes.
• Deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and control environments, with ability to design technology solutions meeting regulatory/audit expectations.
• Strong executive presence with experience advising and influencing senior leaders, including C-suite executives.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic integrator—connecting business strategy, technology, data, and operating models.
• Experience owning and governing complex investment portfolios, including prioritization, financial justification, vendor management, and executive decision forums.
• Advanced knowledge of data platforms, analytics, AI/ML, and emerging technologies, with judgment in scaling practical solutions.
• Track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication skills translating complex topics into executive-ready insights.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and advance high-impact, AI-enabled transformation efforts within governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with risk process and integration partners to streamline workflows and introduce automation.
• Shape and maintain an innovation roadmap aligned to Risk Management & Compliance priorities.
• Translate risk and business needs into scalable, well-governed technology and data solutions.
• Coordinate and oversee the RM&C AI pipeline with the AI Center of Excellence for practical use cases.
• Manage RM&C strategic investment and change portfolio with prioritization and governance.
• Support technology investment governance including policy adherence, contracts, budgets, and vendor invoicing.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, RFPs, and statements of work as technical translator.
• Oversee data platforms supporting multiple risk disciplines and data pipelines.
• Enable data visualization and low-code/no-code solutions for reporting and decision-making.
• Develop data quality metrics, dashboards, and insights for risk program signals.
• Support advanced analytics and predictive tools for risk, customers, and efficiency.

Skills

AI-enabled transformations

Executive communication

Data platforms

Risk management

Portfolio governance

Leadership

Vendor management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Apps

Job description

U.S. Bank in Charlotte, NC is seeking a senior Innovation and Transformation Lead within the CAO to drive enterprise-scale AI-enabled programs, govern risk, and deliver measurable business impact across risk and compliance.

You’ll translate strategy into scalable technology solutions and partner with executives across the bank. Experience leading complex transformations, strong data and analytics fluency, and ability to influence at the C-suite level are essential.