AI Risk Governance Director

MUFG

. Own the AI Risk Governance Program and supporting governance operating model .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI Risk Governance, including the development and implementation of governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and ensure compliance within complex regulatory environments.

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AI Risk GovernanceGovernance Framework DevelopmentRisk ManagementLeadership ExperienceStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Governance StandardsOperational Risk ManagementData GovernanceModel GovernanceCompliance OversightAudit ManagementIssue ManagementMonitoring FrameworksStrategic PlanningProgram Implementation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsExecutive CommunicationCollaborationRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CRISCCISACISSPCISMFRMCAMSCFECIPM

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRisk ManagementComplianceCybersecurityThird-Party RiskEmerging Technology RisksRegulatory ComplianceOperational GovernanceAudit ReadinessExecutive Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the AI Risk Governance Program and supporting governance operating model
Establish strategic direction, priorities, and long-term maturity objectives for the AI Risk Governance function
Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, procedures, and capabilities
Oversee program effectiveness, operating model sustainability, staffing strategy, and resource planning
Provide enterprise oversight of AI governance activities and decision-making processes
Lead governance review, challenge, escalation, and decision-support activities for complex or high-impact matters
Support AI governance forums and committee structures
Integrate AI governance requirements into business, technology, legal, compliance, risk management, third-party oversight, resiliency, and operational governance processes
Oversee AI governance standards, methodologies, operating procedures, guidance, and documentation
Establish expectations for intake, classification, assessment, inventory management, monitoring, reporting, issue management, escalation, and lifecycle governance
Oversee governance metrics, reporting, and program maturity assessments
Serve as senior AI Risk Governance point of contact across business, technology, legal, compliance, risk, audit, and control functions
Support executive management, governance committees, and senior leadership through reporting, recommendations, and strategic insight
Lead resolution of complex governance issues, escalations, and cross-functional challenges
Coordinate AI governance approaches, standards, methodologies, reporting, and practices with regional and global stakeholders
Participate in global governance working groups and strategic governance discussions
Oversee responses to audit, examination, validation, regulatory, and assurance activities
Ensure governance documentation, evidence, reporting, and records are complete, defensible, and audit-ready
Support management responses, remediation, and governance improvement initiatives
Lead and develop the AI Risk Governance team, including mentoring, coaching, succession planning, capability development, and workforce planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Information Systems, Technology, Data Science, Law, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, audit, operational risk, technology risk, model risk, data governance, cybersecurity, third-party risk, or related disciplines
5+ years of leadership experience within governance, risk, compliance, audit, technology, or related functions
Experience designing, implementing, or managing governance programs, operating models, frameworks, or oversight functions
Experience working within complex and regulated environments
Experience interacting with senior executives, governance committees, audit functions, regulators, or similar stakeholders
Strong understanding of governance, risk management, controls, issue management, escalation, monitoring, oversight, and accountability frameworks
Deep understanding of AI governance, responsible AI concepts, emerging technology risks, third-party risk, data governance, model governance, operational risk, and technology governance
Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities
Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
Ability to balance governance expectations with practical business and operational considerations
Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, governance committees, auditors, regulators, and global stakeholders
Strong collaboration and relationship-management skills
Strong judgment and decision-making skills, including constructive challenge, ambiguity management, and appropriate escalation
Ability to operate effectively in highly visible, rapidly evolving, and complex environments
Preferred: experience leading enterprise governance, risk management, technology governance, model governance, data governance, operational risk, or emerging-risk programs
Preferred: experience supporting global or cross-regional governance initiatives
Preferred: experience with governance committees, executive forums, audits, examinations, or regulatory reviews
Preferred: professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, FRM, CAMS, CFE, CIPM, or similar credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Retirement plans
Educational assistance and training programs
Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays