VP, AI Regulatory Compliance

TWG Global AI•New York, NY

3h•$165,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of AI Regulatory Compliance will serve as a strategic leader within our AI Regulatory Compliance team, responsible for ensuring that all AI initiatives across the organization comply with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams at our clients, including Compliance, Legal, Business, and Technology, to establish and maintain AI governance frameworks and policies covering estimation risk, technology controls, data risk, and operational risk. The successful candidate will drive the operationalization of AI compliance strategies and advise senior leadership on regulatory requirements. This role reports to the Head of Regulatory Compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (master’s degree, JD, or graduate degree preferred)
6+ years of professional experience in financial services, technology, or highly regulated industries, with at least 3 years focused on AI governance, regulatory compliance, technology controls, data risk, or model risk management
Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies for AI technologies in regulated environments
Understanding of the regulatory landscape for AI/ML, including familiarity with key regulations, standards, and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework, EU AI Act, model risk management guidelines)
Proven experience working with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders, with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience identifying emerging risks and developing strategic responses
Experience managing cross-functional projects and leading teams in complex, matrixed organizational structures
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously enhance AI governance frameworks and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all stages of the AI model lifecycle
Monitor and interpret evolving AI regulations and industry standards, analyze their impact on business operations, and provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders and external clients
Maintain and update risk-based frameworks for the review, approval, and ongoing monitoring of AI use cases
Conduct periodic compliance assessments and monitoring checks to ensure adherence to governance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Advise on the design and implementation of governance processes, controls, policies, and procedures; draft and review documentation to meet regulatory standards
Identify, assess, and support mitigation strategies for AI-related risks, including model risk, data privacy, algorithmic bias, fairness, security threats, and ethical concerns
Serve as a subject matter expert on AI regulatory compliance, providing training and guidance to stakeholders across the organization
Stay current on AI regulations and industry standards, emerging trends, and best practices
Communicate key updates on AI regulations and industry standards to internal stakeholders
Lead initiatives to foster a culture of AI governance excellence, promoting responsible AI adoption while removing barriers to innovation