CCB AI Governance Lead

AI/ML Governance Leader

Role Background: The AI Oversight and Governance (AIOG) team at J.P Morgan Chase (JPMC) supports the safe and responsible adoption of AI/ML by establishing minimum standards, developing best practices, and implementing controls throughout the Model Development Life Cycle (MDLC). The Chief Analytics Office (CAO) owns JPMC’s AIOG framework and collaborates across Risk & Controls, Data Scientists, Product and Business to define and implement controls, mitigate Risks, standardize processes, and provide transparency on AI/ML related matters.

The Firmwide AIOG defines and maintains standards across MDLC and AI/ML Governance in accordance with regulatory/legislative requirements and internal business needs. AIOG establishes AI/ML Firmwide and Line of Business (LOB)/Corporate Functions (CF) Governance roles and responsibilities and identifies barriers to JPMC’s safe and responsible adoption of AI/ML at scale. 

The CCB Chief Data & Analytics Offier (CDAO) is establishing the CCB AI/ML Governance Program Office which acts as the single point of contact responsible for AI/ML Governance activities and oversight. The AI/ML Governance Lead will coordinate across the Firmwide AIOG team and Line of Business Key Stakeholders including sub-LOB Leads, Technology, AI/ML practitioners and Risk & Controls representing CCB in all AI/ML Governance Activities. 

This role is crucial for ensuring effective governance of CCB AI/ML initiatives, aligning with regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of responsible AI/ML adoption.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent CCB in AI/ML Forums and Committees, providing key input on AIOG initiatives, facilitating review of AI/ML Policies and Procedures, and serving as an escalation point on related matters.
• Lead and build a comprehensive Governance Framework, supporting an integrated approach to the identification, assessment, mitigation and escalation of AI/ML Models and Analytical Tools.
• Oversee a team responsible for AI/ML governance activities including Inventory Monitoring, Analytical Tool Documentation and Confirmation. Additional Estimation Governance may apply.
• Establish a cross-functional AI/ ML Community of Practice including Data Science, sub-LOB sponsorship and Risk & Controls to ensure alignment with Governance policies.
• Provide support for Audit, CCOR, and Supervisory requests, inquires, Exams and assessments. Sponsor any requirement Issue/AP remediation activity. 
• Ensure Readiness and Risk Assessment support for Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI (GenAI)
• Engage FW AIOG and LOB Product Office to review opportunities to uplift execution and adherence to AI/ML MDLC processes.
• Identify Industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting CCB’s AI/ML Governance and Controls.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years in Governance, Audit, Controls or Data Science with proven Leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Math or a relative quantitative field.
• Expertise across the AI/ML lifecycle, including data discovery, processing, solution development, deployment, risk and controls and ongoing monitoring.
• Highly motivated individual with advanced skill sets in strategy, problem-solving and execution.
• Excellent managerial skills with the ability to design and influence across multiple leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Leadership role in AI/ML Audit, Exam and Regulatory requests.
• Proven experience in AI/ML Governance, Risk & Control Management with a strong understanding of AI/ML technologies.
• Proven experience leading and collaborating across Business, Technology, Compliance and Controls functions to address escalations and make sound decisions

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional certification in AI/ML, Data Science or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Firmwide AI/ML & Estimation Policy, Standards, Risk and Controls specifically in consumer, retail banking lines of businesses
• In depth knowledge of AI/ML regulatory requirements and ethical considerations, data and security.
• Familiarity with MLOps principles and the MDLC lifecycle.
• Experience in AI/ML solution development, including LLM and GenAI
• Experience with AI/ML tools and cloud platforms (e.g., Py Torch, AWS, Azure, TensorFlow, Python, Google Cloud)
• Working knowledge of AI/ML industry trends, vendor ecosystem and related political, ethical and socio-economic risks and impacts

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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