Regulatory Change Management - AI

Mizuho•New York City, NY

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Group is seeking an AI Specialist for Regulatory Affairs who will lead the adoption, governance and risk management of artificial intelligence across MUSO’s regulatory change management and regulatory relations functions. The candidate will identify, develop and build out AI and Generative AI capabilities that enhance how MUSO scans for emerging regulations, manages regulatory change, maintains its laws, rules and regulations library, and engages with its regulators, while ensuring comprehensive AI governance and risk management requirements are met. The candidate will work collaboratively across the Compliance Department, lines of business and control functions, keeping senior leadership informed on the status of AI initiatives and key risk indicators. This role is hybrid and based in our New York City Office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Law, Business, or a related field
5 - 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or governance within the financial services or a highly regulated industry sector
Prior experience in AI/ML and Generative AI delivery in the financial services industry
Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application within a compliance or regulatory environment
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards
Strong familiarity with the regulatory oversight process as it relates to FRB, CFTC, FINRA, NFA, SEC, and other U.S. regulators
Strong knowledge of large financial institutions, businesses, products, and functions including banking and underwriting businesses, securities markets, legal, compliance, risk management, operations, and treasury
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate across different functional and technical areas and to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a high level of attention to detail
Strong project management and critical thinking skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; ability to work with SharePoint and GRC tools
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Drive innovation and the development of AI-based tools and functionality within the Regulatory Affairs Group to keep pace with the evolution of regulatory change management and regulatory relations in the age of AI
Oversee and manage key AI initiatives within Regulatory Affairs, partnering with the Compliance Department, lines of business and control functions to identify, develop and build out enterprise-wide capabilities while ensuring AI governance and risk management requirements are met
Apply AI and Generative AI capabilities to horizon scanning, the identification and assessment of new and amended regulations, and the maintenance of the laws, rules and regulations library
Leverage AI to streamline regulatory examinations, information requests, continuous monitoring meetings and other regulatory engagements, strengthening MUSO’s regulatory relationships
Partner closely with subject matter experts in AI, Architecture & Engineering and Data to complete impact assessments of new AI policies, standards and procedures, and to ensure they are effectively implemented and maintained
Partner with Modeling and AI Governance teams to review and approve AI and Generative AI tools, products and platforms for use across regulatory change management and regulatory relations
Support the design and implementation of AI governance management reporting and dashboards covering regulatory change and regulatory relations programs
Act as liaison and quality control point between control managers, lines of business and regulators for Audit, Regulatory and client AI-related requests
Provide oversight and challenge to AI strategy, governance and product/platform implementation impacting regulatory affairs
Monitor and facilitate oversight of compliance with AI-related regulations and emerging supervisory expectations
Conduct assessments of AI systems to identify and mitigate risks
Collaborate with legal, technical, compliance and operational teams to address regulatory and AI compliance issues
Provide training and support to staff on AI matters affecting regulatory change management and regulatory relations
Promote a culture of continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and responsible AI practices across MUSO