VP, AI Risk & Governance Leader

LPL Financial; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Vice President to lead AI risk governance, ensuring a defensible framework across business functions and aligning AI initiatives with regulatory expectations. The role combines builder and operator responsibilities for a dynamic risk program.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in risk management, governance, or compliance within regulated finance, plus leadership experience and familiarity with AI risk. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to evaluate complex information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to present to executives.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to drive change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve AI governance framework, policies, and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses on AI solutions for compliance.
• Define control expectations for AI development and deployment, including cybersecurity governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Consensus-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering/Risk Management/Economics/Finance

Job description

LPL Financial is seeking a Vice President to lead AI risk governance, ensuring a defensible framework across business functions and aligning AI initiatives with regulatory expectations. The role combines builder and operator responsibilities for a dynamic risk program.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in risk management, governance, or compliance within regulated finance, plus leadership experience and familiarity with AI risk. A bachelor’s degree is required.