AI Risk Specialist, Senior Vice President

Role/Team Overview

This is a critical individual contributor role supporting Citi's strategic evolution in Artificial Intelligence. Reporting to the Head of AI, the incumbent will provide independent analysis and support for the authoritative approval process of initiatives within their primary area of expertise across the enterprise, contributing to the firm's overall AI and Digital Asset risk posture.

This role is essential for balancing innovation with robust risk management within a dynamic and often unregulated global landscape, encompassing a sound understanding of the full lifecycle of AI, from inception to decommissioning, and comprehensive strategic risk management across that lifecycle.

What you'll do Strategic Risk Review & Analysis

• Act as a key contributor to the 2nd Line of Defense (2LOD) approval authority for AI cases firm wide, supporting the assessment of the aggregate risk posture within their domain of expertise.
• Contribute to the implementation of the strategic vision for AI risk management within the portfolio, ensuring frameworks are effectively applied and aligned with Citi's risk appetite.
• Participate in efforts to challenge existing processes and contribute to the re engineering of workflows to unlock efficiency and simplicity in AI risk management.

Independent Analysis & Credible Challenge Support

• Provide independent analysis and recommendations on AI initiatives, from strategy and design through execution and post production monitoring, leveraging technical expertise in their chosen domain.
• Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in critical AI risk areas, including model fairness and bias, explainability, data privacy, AI security, LLMs, and Agentic AI, to assess and contribute to the mitigation of novel risks, ensuring all AI use cases are robust and compliant.
• Assist in conducting thematic reviews to identify emerging risk trends and ensure the control environment remains effective as AI technology evolves.

Governance, Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Support the execution and continuous refinement of the AI Risk Management Framework, assisting in adapting processes to meet evolving technological and regulatory demands.
• Contribute to the definition, monitoring, and reporting of Key Performance and Risk Indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to govern progress and ensure the realization of committed business value from AI initiatives, while integrating strategic risk considerations.
• Ensure governance frameworks are applied consistently across all teams and that changes to AI initiatives are rigorously reviewed and approved throughout their lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Serve as a risk subject matter expert in AI, supporting senior leaders and business/function heads in articulating complex risk exposures within their primary domain, and demonstrating an understanding of the other.
• Collaborate with a high performing team of risk professionals, fostering a culture of proactive partnership, expertise, and credible challenge.

What we'll need from you

• Proven years of experience in a large, complex financial institution, regulatory body, or related field.
• Solid experience in risk management, audit, model governance, or technology risk, with direct exposure to AI/ML deployment and oversight.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence, including current and emerging technologies such as LLMs, Agentic AI, and their specific risk implications within a financial services context.
• Proven track record of contributing to large, complex AI technology initiatives.
• Ability to provide independent analysis and recommendations on complex issues.
• Experience operating effectively in high pressure, fast paced environments, demonstrating resilience and sound judgment under ambiguity, particularly within an evolving regulatory and competitive landscape.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

What we can offer you

• A chance to develop in a highly innovative environment where you can use the newest technologies in a top quality organizational culture.
• Professional development in a truly global environment.
• Inclusive and friendly corporate culture where gender diversity and equality is widely recognized.
• A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave.
• An enjoyable and challenging learning path, which leads to a deep understanding of Citi's products and services.

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