Director of Data & AI Management and Governance

• Lead, manage and grow assigned team of technology resources supporting Data Governance, Data Management and AI practices and processes to ensure transparency and trust around our growing AI production use cases.  This team will also be responsible for enabling the Archer AI Governance Module and integrating use case intake, scoring and model details.
• This position chairs the Generative AI Steering Group, facilitating intake processes, risk assessments, and approval decisions for new AI use cases across the enterprise. Establish a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, innovation, and personal growth fostering a fail fast and learn fast environment 
• Work closely with the AI development teams on standards for Observability and Evaluations on AI capabilities.  
• Drive execution on Customer Data strategy, including quality and completeness of customer data with visibility to targets and progress and business engagement.
• Drives ongoing maturity in cataloging and tagging FNBO data assets.
• Develop AI and Data Literacy campaigns and practices to measure maturity and progress.
• Collaborates extensively with second-line risk functions including Compliance, Risk Management, and Information Security to ensure governance frameworks align with risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
• Serves as liaison to Compliance, Risk Management, and Information Security on AI governance matters, translating technical capabilities into risk implications and ensuring governance controls address identified risks appropriately.   Also partners with these functions to prepare for regulatory examinations, providing documentation and practices details. 
• Drives continuous improvement of governance frameworks through engagement with industry working groups, regulatory forums, and peer institutions to understand emerging practices and regulatory expectations. 
• Conduct regular reviews with Strategic Bank vendors to understand their AI roadmaps and ensure transparency into their solutions. 

The right candidate for this role: 

·       is a continuous learner, staying abreast of industry updates and trends in a rapidly evolving space. 

·       is a collaborative and inclusive partner to help navigate change and ensure alignment

·       Has a passion for data, improving quality and making it actionable to support business strategy.

·       desires to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and delivery results that provide measurable value to the company

·       able to translate regulator and industry recommended controls into scalable and effective practices that will manage risk while enabling innovation

·       takes a very high degree of initiative and has a strong work ethic 

·       operates with integrity and respect for others 

·       Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experience 

·       5+ years of experience in technology leadership with a preferred experience with data and AI and risk management.

·       Demonstrated experience working in regulated environments and proven results

·       Experience in Data Management or Data Governance roles

·       Highly structured and results oriented

·       Success in managing and developing high-performing technology teams

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others 

·       Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting practices 

·       Experience in Financial Services or another highly regulated field

• Certification in Change Management (Prosci, ADKAR) or Project Management (PMP, Agile)

·       Experience working with Data in different capacities

This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

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