Responsible AI Leader

Overview

This leader will establish and oversee AI governance and oversight methods for the bank by partnering with Business Line Risk Mgmt, Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Model Risk Mgmt, Legal, Audit, Technology, and Business Lines to ensure the company implements AI in a responsible, compliant, and legal manner.  This leader will design, implement, and manage a process and control framework embodying Responsible AI principles and will produce evidence of risk management and control effectiveness to management, oversight partners, and regulators. This role will provide critical safeguards needed to protect customers and the company, effectively manage risk exposure, meet regulatory and legal expectations, and build trust with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise Responsible AI framework, ensuring AI initiatives are developed and deployed in a compliant, ethical, and transparent manner.
• Design and operationalize AI governance processes and controls, integrating with existing model risk, compliance, legal, and technology risk functions.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures that align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices for AI risk management.
• Oversee AI risk assessments, effective challenge, and control testing, producing clear evidence of risk mitigation and control effectiveness for management and regulators.
• Serve as the primary liaison to internal oversight functions and external regulators on all matters related to AI governance, accountability, and responsible use.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to embed Responsible AI principles into the AI development lifecycle—from design through deployment and monitoring.
• Promote a culture of Responsible AI, providing guidance, training, and awareness to stakeholders to build understanding and trust in AI systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in

Artificial Intelligence including GenAI and ML. Advanced Analytics,

Data Management, Data Analytics, AI Risk Management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in

Artificial Intelligence including GenAI and ML. Advanced Analytics,

Data Management, Data Analytics, AI Risk.

Preferred Area of Study : AI Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.  Preferred Area of Experience : Financial Services Industry

Skills : Applied AI, deep understanding of AI risks and mitigation strategies, familiarity with Bank's multi level oversight functions, familiarity with AI related policies, standards and guidance.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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