VP Data Risk & AI Governance

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings, in partnership with a leading global bank in New York, seeks a VP Data Risk & AI Governance to drive privacy risk assessments, AI governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in regulated environments with strong data risk, governance, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement experience. You will lead risk assessments across products and technologies and advise on evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in banking, consulting, or other highly regulated environments.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Risk, Data Governance, Compliance, Operational Risk, AI Governance, or a related field within a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading data risk assessments, AI governance initiatives, or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Risk and AI governance risk assessments across products, technologies, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee data risk governance, regulatory compliance, and other risk management frameworks.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy and data-related risks.
• Manage data risk through initial investigations, risk assessments, and remediation efforts.
• Provide strategic advisory support on data Risk, AI governance, and emerging regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data Risk

Data Governance

AI Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: 160,000 - 210,000

Company Summary:

We are partnered with a leading global bank seeking a VP Data Risk & AI Governance professional to join its growing governance and risk team. The role focuses on privacy risk assessments, AI governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management. Ideal candidates will have 7 or more years of experience across banking, consulting, or other highly regulated environments and possess strong experience in data risk, governance, risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Risk and AI governance risk assessments across products, technologies, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee data risk governance, regulatory compliance, and other risk management frameworks.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy and data-related risks.
• Manage data risk through initial investigations, risk assessments, and remediation efforts.
• Provide strategic advisory support on data Risk, AI governance, and emerging regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience across banking, consulting, or other highly regulated environments.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Risk, Data Governance, Compliance, Operational Risk, AI Governance, or a related field within a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading data risk assessments, AI governance initiatives, or related activities.
• Strong understanding of data risk regulations and emerging AI governance frameworks.
• Experience managing data risk incidents, developing remediation plans, and complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.