AVP- Digital Finance & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management

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If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies.

• At least five years of experience specific to technology governance, risk and control, self-assessment, identifying and evaluating control measures, and compliance with financial services, particularly in AI and digital finance.
• Technology and Industry Expertise: Broad experience in digital finance and AI technologies at substantial scale and complexity within global, highly regulated environments, with a focus on technology and data innovation.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to evaluate and prioritize key initiatives, balance diverse stakeholder needs, and drive alignment across digital finance, AI, technology, and data domains.
• Collaboration and Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with expertise in building relationships between business and technical stakeholders, influencing cross-functional teams, and leading large-scale projects.
• Analytical and Independent Problem-Solving: Clear thinker with strong analytical skills to assess complex processes, adapt to changing environments, work independently, and deliver results in dynamic, enterprise-wide initiatives.

Education.

• B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent).
• Relevant certification is desirable, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA. Working knowledge of Risk Management life cycles based on established frameworks: NIST, COBIT, ORX, ISO 27001.
• Experience in Open Pages or other GRC tools and broader MS Office suite products.

Responsibilities. 

• Support and enhance the global ORM framework to identify, assess, mitigate, and report operational risks.
• Provide independent review and credible challenge of digital finance and AI processes and controls as part of the second line of defence (2nd LoD).
• Collaborate with business units and first line of defence (1st LoD) support functions to implement and maintain risk solutions across shared services globally.
• Actively participate in committees/forums, provide updates on technology risk profiles, and ensure effective use of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool for ORM-related activities.
• Challenge 1st LoD processes for risk identification, control assessment results, and timely escalation/reporting in alignment with ORM standards.
• Independently review and challenge issue identification, documentation, response, escalation, and closure to ensure completeness, accuracy, and sufficient mitigation of risks.
• Challenge responses, escalation, documentation, and reporting of Operational Risk Events (OREs), including root cause analysis and lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Challenge the development and reporting of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), tolerance levels, and rationale for changes or out-of-tolerance indicators.
• Monitor and challenge new or changing risks, ensuring proper escalation and reporting.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to 1st LoD, create training materials, and act as an advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
• Challenge 1st LoD risk mitigation initiatives, oversee transformation risks, and ensure proactive planning for evolving risk landscapes.
• Assist the SVP Head of Technology, Information Security, and Data Risk Management in executing MR Risk strategy and maturing the ORM framework globally.

About the team

MR Risk Management team was established in 2020 as the 2^nd LoD risk function across MR, establishing risk policies and providing advice, guidance and challenge to the implementation and on-going adherence to these standards. The MR Risk Management team is a global team acting as a risk management centre of excellence within MR.

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