Head of AI and Digital Assets Risk Governance - Director at Citi

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Engagement, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Policy Design, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Control Frameworks, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Issue Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Privacy, Blockchain Technology, Smart Contracts

Industry

Financial Services

Description

1. Regulatory Engagement and Examination Management Lead and own the firm's engagement strategy for all AI and Digital Assets regulatory examinations, inquiries, and internal audits, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely, comprehensive, and defensible responses. Direct the interpretation and analysis of global regulatory developments across 90+ jurisdictions, translating new laws and supervisory guidance into actionable requirements for the firm. Ensure all governance documentation is clear, comprehensive, and aligned with enterprise-wide risk management policies. Provide expert policy advice to business lines and control functions to ensure a consistent and effective application of the framework. Design and oversee the implementation of standardized, robust controls tailored for the unique risks of AI and Digital Assets. Provide strategic direction for the independent testing and validation of control effectiveness, manage the remediation of any identified issues, and report on the overall health of the control environment. Provide clear and concise reporting on regulatory matters, policy updates, and control effectiveness to senior governance committees. Build and maintain a robust governance structure that ensures global regulatory expectations are proactively met and managed. ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Extensive experience in a large, complex financial institution, regulatory body, or related field. Solid experience in a senior role focused on risk management, compliance, audit, or policy, with direct experience in technology or innovation governance. Subject Matter Expertise: Expertise in Artificial Intelligence, including the specific risk implications of model fairness, bias, explainability, data privacy, and AI security. Subject Matter Expertise: A strong understanding of Digital Assets, including the unique risks associated with stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and smart contracts. Extensive, hands-on experience managing complex regulatory exams and inquiries from major global regulators. Proven experience in designing control frameworks and authoring enterprise-level policies and procedures. A principles-based leader with experience providing clear, independent challenge on matters of policy, compliance, and control design. A track record of operating effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, demonstrating resilience and sound judgment under ambiguity. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a track record of leading collaborative efforts across different business and functional areas. A strategic thinker with a strong execution focus, skilled at translating complex regulatory requirements into practical policies and controls. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Public Policy, Business, Technology) is highly preferred. Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. LI-TM3 ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Risk Management ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Governance, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management. ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------

Responsibilities

Lead the firm's engagement strategy for AI and Digital Assets regulatory examinations and ensure comprehensive responses. Design and oversee the implementation of controls tailored for the unique risks of AI and Digital Assets.