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AI Governance Lead

SLK America Inc.Buffalo, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to build an AI governance framework from the ground up, shaping critical policies and driving cross-functional alignment within a reputable company. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for responsible AI development and excel at collaboration, this position is an excellent fit for your career growth. Apply today to make a significant impact!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Buffalo, NY, United States
Posted
5 days ago
AzureComplianceRisk Management

Job Description

AI Governance Lead à 1 Role | Start: Immediate

What They'll Do

  • Define M&T's AI governance lifecycle from scratch: intake, risk tiering, approval, monitoring, decommission
  • Author the documentation — AI Use Policy, MRM standards, acceptable-use guidelines, escalation playbooks
  • Drive alignment across AI Engineering, Model Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business unit leads
  • Map SR 11-7, OCC/FDIC AI guidance, and NIST AI RMF to practical engineering controls
  • Partner with platform engineers to embed controls (audit logs, content filters, explainability) into the Azure AI stack

Must-Have Skills

  • SR 11-7 Model Risk Management — deep, applied knowledge including GenAI use cases
  • Policy and process writing for both technical and executive audiences
  • Stakeholder alignment experience across risk, compliance, legal, and technology at a bank
  • 7+ yrs in model governance, risk management, or tech compliance at a regulated institution
  • Enough AI/ML fluency to challenge engineers without being an ML practitioner

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