Data Governance & AI Enablement Lead

BankUnited; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BankUnited seeks a Data Governance & AI Enablement Manager to lead the design and operationalization of enterprise data and AI governance. You will drive ownership, stewardship, and accountability across business and technology teams, aligning with DCAM/DAMA-DMBOK standards and risk expectations.

The role emphasizes data as a strategic asset, ensuring quality, traceability, and value realization while enabling responsible AI adoption.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines
• Experience implementing or operating within data governance frameworks and/or maturity models
• Experience with data governance maturity frameworks (e.g., DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK)
• Experience conducting assessments, audits, or capability evaluations
• Experience defining and implementing governance metrics and performance frameworks
• Experience supporting risk, compliance, or regulatory-driven initiatives
• Experience with data cataloging tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, or similar
• Experience supporting AI/ML initiatives, advanced analytics, or model governance practices is preferred
• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, maintain, and enforce data and AI governance policies, standards, and controls
• Define and evaluate governance controls to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and auditability
• Develop and maintain governance KPIs, KRIs, and maturity scorecards
• Conduct maturity assessments and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
• Produce gap assessments and remediation roadmaps
• Ensure alignment with lifecycle controls and regulatory expectations
• Support audit and regulatory inquiries by providing governance evidence and documentation
• Drive adoption of governance tools and best practices across the enterprise
• Adhere to applicable federal and state laws and regulatory guidance, including those related to financial services and anti-money laundering
• Identify and report suspicious activity

Skills

Data governance

AI governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Governance frameworks

Leadership

DCAM/DAMA-DMBOK

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field

Tools

Alation

Collibra

Informatica

Jira

Confluence

Job description

BankUnited seeks a Data Governance & AI Enablement Manager to lead the design and operationalization of enterprise data and AI governance. You will drive ownership, stewardship, and accountability across business and technology teams, aligning with DCAM/DAMA-DMBOK standards and risk expectations.

The role emphasizes data as a strategic asset, ensuring quality, traceability, and value realization while enabling responsible AI adoption.