Senior Data Risk & AI Governance Leader

Truist; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist is seeking a senior risk technologist to lead credible oversight of data platforms, data architecture and AI-related risks across the Enterprise Data Office and partnering areas. The role demands strategic judgment to translate emerging technologies into effective risk governance and advisory capabilities.

The successful candidate will guide risk evaluation of technology-driven data environments, collaborate with senior leaders, and elevate technical fluency within the EDRO team to ensure

Qualifications

• Senior leadership level risk oversight and strategic governance of data risk.
• Experience leading risk evaluation of technology-driven data environments and AI use cases.
• Ability to translate insights into actionable oversight strategy and capability uplift.

Responsibilities

• Leads and drives risk advisory, independent risk assessment, and effective challenge.
• Provides inputs into data risk policies and standards addressing new laws and regulations.
• Engages senior partners to ensure understanding of EDRO program requirements and governance expectations.
• Influences policy and procedures in collaboration with Enterprise Issues Management stakeholders.
• Develops data risk reporting and metrics to reflect enterprise risk levels.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data risk management

Governance

AI risk

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Truist is seeking a senior risk technologist to lead credible oversight of data platforms, data architecture and AI-related risks across the Enterprise Data Office and partnering areas. The role demands strategic judgment to translate emerging technologies into effective risk governance and advisory capabilities.

The successful candidate will guide risk evaluation of technology-driven data environments, collaborate with senior leaders, and elevate technical fluency within the EDRO team to ensure