Manager, AI Strategy and Governance

About this role

This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days in the San Fran or Chicago office
Manager, AI Strategy & Governance
Role Summary
The Manager of AI Strategy & Governance will build and run the First Line of Defense program for managing AI initiatives across U.S. Banking. This role does not require deep AI/ML technical expertise — instead, it requires a curious, adaptable leader who is excited to learn AI tools, apply human‑in‑the‑loop oversight, and build practical governance processes that enable safe and effective AI adoption.


You will stand up the U.S. AI inventory, coordinate intake and assessments, and implement controls that ensure responsible use of AI across business teams.


Key Responsibilities
AI Governance Program Development

• Establish and maintain the U.S. AI Governance framework aligned with enterprise Model/Non‑Model standards and Responsible AI guidelines.
• Define lightweight, practical processes for AI intake, review, documentation, and monitoring with human oversight.

AI Inventory & Intake

• Build and maintain a centralized inventory of AI tools, use cases, and automation solutions across U.S. business units.
• Manage intake and classification workflows, directing use cases to the appropriate governance path.

First Line Controls & Risk Management

• Implement human‑in‑the‑loop review steps and operational controls that ensure safe use of AI tools.
• Track adherence to documentation, data quality, monitoring, and change management requirements.
• Escalate risks and coordinate remediation actions when needed.

Training, Adoption & Change Management

• Help business teams understand governance expectations and how to use AI tools responsibly.
• Provide guidance on when human oversight is required and how to apply controls.
• Promote healthy adoption of AI tools anchored in transparency, explainability, and accountability.

Program Operations & Reporting

• Maintain dashboards and reporting for inventory compl...