Senior AI Risk & Tech Governance Leader

PassFort; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 163,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a senior second line risk leader to oversee operational risk related to AI, blockchain, DeFi, and the digital economy. You will develop risk appetite, provide credible challenge of the ORM framework, and partner with governance forums to communicate risk profile changes.

The role requires extensive experience in risk governance, strong stakeholder diplomacy, and the ability to drive cross-functional programs in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline such as Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent
• Relevant professional certifications preferred including CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Working knowledge of risk management lifecycle frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ORX, and ISO 27001

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior second line risk leader supporting the management of operational risk related to AI, blockchain, DeFi, and the digital economy
• Develop, maintain, and communicate risk appetite for digital and AI-driven initiatives aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations
• Provide independent review and credible challenge of the Digital Economy risk profile and the implementation of the ORM framework
• Represent second line risk at governance committees and forums and communicate changes in the Digital Economy risk profile
• Challenge first line RCSAs for quality, completeness, and adherence to ORM standards and support escalation and reporting
• Review and challenge operational risk events to ensure appropriate response, escalation, root cause analysis, and remediation
• Monitor and challenge emerging and evolving risks, ensuring timely identification and reporting of new or changing risks
• Provide second line challenge to transformation and risk initiatives from design through go-live to reduce implementation risk
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders across Digital Economy, Technology, and Information Security
• Oversee effective and accurate use of the GRC tool for all first line ORM activities

Skills

AI/ML risk management

AI governance

Blockchain risk

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Strategic prioritization

Risk governance

Regulatory compliance

AI risk and ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline

CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification preferred

Knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ORX, ISO 27001 frameworks

Job description

Moody's is seeking a senior second line risk leader to oversee operational risk related to AI, blockchain, DeFi, and the digital economy. You will develop risk appetite, provide credible challenge of the ORM framework, and partner with governance forums to communicate risk profile changes.

The role requires extensive experience in risk governance, strong stakeholder diplomacy, and the ability to drive cross-functional programs in a highly regulated environment.