Lead AI Governance Risk Specialist

Bread Financial

. Conduct AI risk assessments and governance reviews of AI systems, tools, applications, and AI-enabled third-party solutions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $125,400 - $200,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI Governance, Risk Management, and Data Governance, with a strong focus on evaluating AI systems, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with governance policies. Proficient in translating complex AI concepts into actionable insights for executive-level communication and decision-making.

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AI GovernanceRisk ManagementData GovernanceGenerative AIModel Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentGovernance ReviewControl TestingAI MonitoringAudit ReadinessData GovernanceModel ValidationIssue RemediationAI Deployment PracticesCompliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Large Language Models (LLMs)Generative AIAI-Enabled Technology Risk

Industry Keywords

Risk TaxonomyCybersecurityThird-Party RiskEnterprise GovernanceData Leakage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct AI risk assessments and governance reviews of AI systems, tools, applications, and AI-enabled third-party solutions
Evaluate governance, data, technology, security, responsible AI, model, deployment, and monitoring needs
Support risk mitigation and alignment with AI governance policies
Evaluate AI testing, monitoring, control effectiveness, assurance needs, validation approaches, issue remediation, audit readiness, and governance effectiveness
Assess accuracy, explainability, reliability, drift, hallucinations, human oversight, and unintended outcomes
Develop, maintain, and update AI governance policies, standards, procedures, risk-based approval processes, and documentation
Support alignment with frameworks, risk taxonomy, control expectations, intake requirements, and enterprise governance
Develop AI governance metrics, risk insights, and reporting materials for executive, board-level, governance committee, and leadership discussions
Translate technical AI concepts, risks, assumptions, limitations, and monitoring results into business, risk, compliance, and executive communications
Support incident response, issue remediation, audit readiness, and ongoing governance effectiveness
Coordinate identification, documentation, monitoring, and resolution of AI-related issues, findings, control gaps, and remediation activities
Partner with business, technology, cybersecurity, legal, compliance, privacy, data governance, third-party risk, model risk, and enterprise risk functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
8–10 years of experience in Risk Management, Information Security, Data Governance, Technology Risk, AI Governance, Model Risk, or related governance, risk, and compliance functions
Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI deployment practices, and AI-enabled technology risk
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Management, Information Security, Risk Management, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
Preferred: 10+ years supporting risk assessments, governance reviews, control testing, monitoring, assurance activities, audit readiness, executive reporting, or cross-functional governance processes
Preferred: 10+ years supporting AI governance, model risk management, data governance, cybersecurity, third-party risk, or other technology risk management programs
Knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI, explainability, reliability, bias, data leakage, prompt injection, vendor AI risk, and AI monitoring practices
Ability to travel up to 20% quarterly
Must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future
F-1 student visa holders are not eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits
Voluntary benefits including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short- and long-term disability
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave after a 180-day waiting period
Immediate enrollment in the 401(k) plan
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Illinois Paid Leave for Illinois associates
Ability to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December
Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance
Career development opportunities
Wellness support and non-traditional career progression opportunities