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ABOUT US

Founded in 1993, Our client is an investment management firm focused on investments in mortgage and consumer credit, including whole loans, asset-backed securities, mortgage servicing rights, and other credit-related assets.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP), IT & AI Governance to lead the firm’s enterprise technology governance function. This role is responsible for establishing and overseeing a robust IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework that ensures alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, risk management standards, and operational excellence.

The AVP will oversee IT governance, AI governance, model risk alignment, technology risk management, and regulatory compliance across the organization. This role serves as a key control function, partnering with IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, and business leadership to ensure safe, responsible, and compliant use of technology — including emerging AI and Generative AI capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIESIT & AI Governance Leadership

• Lead enterprise IT and AI governance frameworks aligned with NIST, SCF, NYDFS, and regulatory best practices
• Embed AI governance into IT, data, and enterprise risk programs
• Ensure governance is scalable, repeatable, and audit-ready

AI Risk & Model Governance

• Partner with Model Risk Management to align with SR 11-7 and OCC/Fed guidance
• Set standards for AI/model documentation and lifecycle oversight
• Govern internal, third-party, and Generative AI solutions
• Maintain AI risk taxonomy, reporting, and escalation

IT & AI Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor IT and AI risks
• Own mitigation strategies, control frameworks, and centralized risk register
• Lead risk assessments, governance reviews, and control testing

Regulatory, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IT and AI regulatory requirements
• Establish AI compliance monitoring
• Serve as primary liaison for audits and regulatory exams
• Maintain documentation, evidence retention, and audit trails

Policy & Control Frameworks

• Develop and maintain IT and AI policies, standards, and procedures
• Lead periodic reviews and operational adoption

Strategy & Emerging Technology

• Align governance with IT and digital transformation strategy
• Provide governance review for new technology initiatives
• Assess emerging AI technologies prior to adoption

Third-Party & Vendor AI Governance

• Define AI governance standards for vendors
• Partner with Vendor Risk to assess controls, transparency, validation, and data protections
• Ensure AI-specific contractual safeguards

Metrics & Reporting

• Define KPIs and KRIs for IT and AI governance
• Report risk posture, compliance status, and remediation to leadership
• Drive continuous improvement

Stakeholder Engagement & Culture

• Advise leaders on responsible AI adoption
• Promote ethical technology use and risk awareness
• Lead governance training and cross-functional forums

Leadership

• Lead and develop the IT Governance team
• Build enterprise AI governance capabilities
• Establish clear accountability across IT, Risk, Compliance, and business teams

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks and standards (COBIT, ITIL, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Proficiency with IT governance, risk, and compliance tools
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with sound judgment in complex situations
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities
• Experience leading projects and initiatives from inception through execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and controls
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management in the IT domain

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT are highly desirable.