Citi

Head of AI Risk Approvals – Portfolio Oversight

Citi

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tampa • Florida, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $250,000 - $500,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Act as the primary 2LOD approval authority for all AI use cases firm-wide, owning the aggregate risk posture of the AI portfolio
  • Set the strategic vision for AI risk management within the portfolio, ensuring frameworks are effectively implemented and aligned with Citi’s risk appetite
  • Provide decisive, independent challenge on all AI initiatives, from strategy and design through execution and post-production monitoring, grounded in deep technical expertise
  • Leverage 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 mitigate novel risks, ensuring all use cases are robust and compliant
  • Conduct thematic reviews to identify emerging risk trends and ensure the control environment remains effective as AI technology evolves
  • Drive the execution and continuous refinement of the AI Risk Management Framework, adapting processes to meet evolving technological and regulatory demands
  • Define, monitor, and report on Key Performance and Risk Indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to govern progress and ensure the realization of committed business value
  • Ensure governance frameworks are applied consistently across all teams and that changes to AI use cases are rigorously reviewed and approved throughout their lifecycle
  • Serve as the primary AI risk advisor to senior leaders and business/function heads, articulating complex risk exposures to influence strategic decisions
  • Lead a high-performing team of senior risk professionals, fostering a culture of proactive partnership, expertise, and credible challenge
  • Represent Citi's AI risk posture in key regulatory discussions and industry forums, contributing to thought leadership on responsible AI

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in a large, complex financial institution, regulatory body, or related field
  • A minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role within risk management, audit, model governance, or technology risk, with direct experience in AI deployment and oversight
  • Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in Artificial Intelligence, including current and emerging technologies and their specific risk implications within a financial services context
  • Proven track record of scaling large, complex AI or technology initiatives from concept through to production and continuous improvement
  • Proven ability to provide decisive, independent challenge to senior leadership and influence strategic outcomes in a principles-based manner
  • Demonstrated success leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams and driving change in a complex, global organization
  • A track record of operating effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, demonstrating resilience and sound judgment under ambiguity
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits
  • medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • life, accident, and disability insurance
  • wellness programs
  • paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AI risk managementmodel fairnessbiasexplainabilitydata privacyAI securityLLMsAgentic AIKey Performance IndicatorsKey Risk Indicators
Soft skills
decisive challengeinfluence strategic decisionsleadershipteam managementproactive partnershipexpertisecredible challengeresiliencesound judgmentchange management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree