Senior Executive Director of Data & AI

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Executive Director of Data & AI within Employee Platforms to establish and oversee the enterprise framework governing data, AI, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. You will lead governance, risk management, and compliance practices to ensure responsible, secure and regulatory-compliant use of data and AI across the organization.

You will serve as the senior liaison among Technology, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit and business

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in technology risk and controls.
• 10+ years of applied experience in governance and risk management.
• Experience in data governance and AI risk management.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and audit management in complex tech environments.
• Ability to design enterprise-scale governance frameworks for data and AI ecosystems.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm's Data and AI Governance strategy and operating model with policies, standards, controls.
• Lead governance for AI and generative AI initiatives across full lifecycle.
• Design and maintain a control environment across data/AI platforms and mitigate risks.
• Partner with tech teams to embed controls into pipelines and development lifecycles; remediate audit findings.
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements; coordinate regulatory examinations and audits.
• Establish enterprise standards for data quality, lineage, metadata, access management.
• Define governance for data access and least-privilege; collaborate on secure access models.
• Chair or participate in governance forums; present metrics to executive committees.
• Lead and develop a high-performing governance, risk, and data/AI policy team.

Skills

Technology risk & controls

Senior leadership

Data governance

AI/ML risk management

Executive communication

Regulatory strategy

Education

Advanced degree in Technology, Data Science, Business, Law, or Risk Management

CDMP/CRISC/CISM/CISSP certifications

Tools

Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/Databricks

Job description

Join JPMorganChase as a senior leader shaping the future of responsible data and AI governance at enterprise scale — where your expertise directly influences how one of the world's largest financial institutions innovates with integrity. In this high-visibility role, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a function that sits at the intersection of technology, risk, and regulatory strategy, with direct access to executive leadership and firm-wide impact.

As a Senior Executive Director of Data & AI at JPMorganChase within Employee Platforms, you will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the enterprise framework governing data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of governance, risk management, compliance, and control practices that ensure responsible, secure, transparent, and regulatory-compliant use of data and AI across the organization. This role serves as the senior liaison between Technology, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, and business stakeholders — enabling innovation while maintaining a robust risk and control environment.

Job responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm's Data and AI Governance strategy and operating model, establishing policies, standards, procedures, and controls across data, analytics, AI, generative AI, machine learning, and agentic solutions
• Lead governance for AI and generative AI initiatives throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with internal policies, model risk requirements, regulatory expectations, and responsible AI principles
• Design and maintain an effective control environment across data and AI platforms, identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, regulatory, privacy, cyber, model, and technology risks
• Partner with technology teams to embed controls into data pipelines, AI platforms, and development lifecycles, and drive remediation of audit findings, regulatory observations, and control weaknesses
• Monitor evolving global regulatory requirements impacting data and AI, coordinating regulatory examinations and internal audit reviews while serving as the senior escalation point for governance and compliance matters
• Establish enterprise standards for data quality, lineage, metadata, classification, and access management, overseeing data quality monitoring, issue management, and exception reporting
• Define governance practices for data access, entitlement management, and least-privilege principles, partnering with cybersecurity and platform teams to establish secure, scalable, and auditable access models
• Chair or participate in governance forums responsible for AI and data oversight, presenting risk, control, and compliance metrics to executive committees
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of governance, risk, controls, data management, and AI policy professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and responsible AI adoption

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on technology risk and controls concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing large-scale enterprise programs and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated expertise in data governance, AI and machine learning risk management, technology risk, operational risk, and internal controls
• Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks for enterprise-scale data and AI ecosystems
• Deep knowledge of data privacy, regulatory compliance, and audit and examination management within complex technology environments
• Experience developing controls supporting AI explainability, transparency, fairness, bias monitoring, human oversight, and model performance management
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across technology, risk, compliance, and business functions

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced degree in Technology, Data Science, Business, Law, or Risk Management
• Industry certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience with cloud and AI platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Databricks, including associated governance and compliance tooling
• Prior experience in a highly regulated financial services organization with direct exposure to regulatory examinations and supervisory engagements
• Familiarity with enterprise AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, and emerging global AI regulatory standards

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. Lead the strategic development and implementation of technology risk management in a dynamic, evolving tech landscape.