Director, AI Communities of Interest (COI)

FS-ISAC

2d•$180,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Artificial Intelligence Community of Interest leads engagement and collaboration among financial-sector professionals addressing the opportunities, risks, and security implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The Director builds trusted relationships with members and industry partners, facilitates peer-to-peer information sharing, and coordinates member-driven initiatives to help financial institutions understand AI threats, manage risk, and securely adopt AI technologies. The role translates member expertise into practical resources such as guidance papers, webinars, podcasts, working sessions, and other educational materials. The Director identifies emerging member needs, supports broader FS-ISAC priorities, and coordinates initiatives across communities and internal teams. The position is full-time, remote, and requires 20% domestic and international travel. Employees residing in the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. area are expected to work from the Reston, Virginia office at least two days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence or data science, cybersecurity, business administration, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk management, financial services, artificial intelligence, and/or emerging technology.
Strong demonstrated knowledge and experience as an active user and practitioner of AI applications, risks, threats, governance, or security considerations relevant to financial services.
Experience leading discussions, collaboration initiatives, or strategic engagement efforts related to artificial intelligence.
Experience coordinating collaborative projects from planning through delivery, including managing timelines, contributors, reviews, and final deliverables.
Ability to bring practitioners together, facilitate productive discussions, and translate diverse perspectives into actionable outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strong facilitation skills to guide productive discussions that turn practitioner insight into useful outcomes.
Strong organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate contributors.
Ability to build trusted relationships and follow through on commitments in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in financial services, financial-sector cybersecurity, or a related regulated industry.
Experience with AI security, AI governance, AI risk management, AI-enabled threats, secure AI adoption, or responsible AI implementation.
Experience developing industry guidance, research, educational content, webinars, podcasts, presentations, surveys, or similar professional resources.
Experience leading or participating in information-sharing organizations, industry associations, professional communities, or member-driven programs.
Experience working with senior technical, cybersecurity, risk, technology, or business leaders.
Experience translating emerging technology developments into practical guidance, recommendations, or educational resources.
Understanding of technology, cybersecurity, operational, and third-party risk management in financial institutions.
Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple organizations, business units, or professional disciplines.
Familiarity with information-sharing practices, community governance, or collaborative approaches to cybersecurity and resilience.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate assigned Communities of Interest, driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic engagement.
Set community priorities, discussion topics, engagement plans, and deliverables in collaboration with members.
Facilitate meetings, roundtables, working sessions, and other forums that promote practical information sharing and peer learning.
Identify shared challenges and coordinate member-driven projects that produce practical resources for the financial sector.
Define objectives, timelines, contributors, and review processes for deliverables such as guidance, presentations, surveys, webinars, podcasts, and educational content.
Develop and deliver relevant, practical resources that address member needs and can be shared across the broader FS-ISAC membership.
Facilitate discussion of AI-enabled threats, AI system risks, secure implementation, governance, responsible use, and opportunities to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience.
Monitor developments in AI, cybersecurity, risk management, and financial services to inform community priorities.
Identify knowledge gaps and connect members with subject-matter experts or other FS-ISAC communities when appropriate.
Build trusted relationships with members, industry partners, and FS-ISAC colleagues.
Expand participation across FS-ISAC membership.
Communicate community priorities, activities, and outcomes, and use member feedback to improve value and engagement.
Align community activities with organizational priorities and coordinate with internal teams to avoid duplication.
Manage meeting preparation, follow-up, action items, project documentation, progress tracking, and leadership updates.
Represent FS-ISAC at relevant industry meetings, events, and forums with public and private sector partners.
Support related initiatives and Communities of Interest as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Other types of leave
Professional development opportunities
Discretionary annual incentive/bonus plan, subject to plan terms and individual and organizational performance