Finastra

Director of AI Ethics, Governance & Compliance

Finastra

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive enterprise AI governance framework covering ethics, legal compliance, model lifecycle oversight, transparency, accountability, and use‑case approval.
  • Translate regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S. AI policy, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF) into operational internal standards and controls.
  • Oversee policy development for responsible AI use, data governance, privacy, model documentation, auditability, and bias mitigation.
  • Advising executive leadership on governance and ethical issues.
  • Serve as Finastra’s legal authority on AI regulatory matters—advising executive leadership, product teams, engineering, and compliance.
  • Provide legal interpretation, risk assessments, and guidance for AI use cases, training data, vendor AI tools, customer-facing AI products, and model deployment.
  • Monitor global AI legislative and regulatory developments (EU AI Act, CPPA ADMT, PIPL, sector banking regulations involving model risk, explainability, and fairness).
  • Review: AI vendor agreements, Data processing agreements (DPAs), Model/algorithmic accountability clauses, AI product terms and disclosures.
  • Lead and coordinate AI risk assessments, impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) in collaboration with the Privacy team, model inventories, testing procedures, and documentation.
  • Ensure responsible and fair development, mitigating risks related to bias, discrimination, safety, and model drift.
  • Partner with Global Risk Management and Technology Risk to integrate AI controls into Finastra’s enterprise risk framework.
  • Develop and deliver AI governance training for business units, engineers, and executives.
  • Represent Finastra with regulators, auditors, customers, and external stakeholders on AI governance and compliance topics.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Legal experience in regulatory law, technology law, data protection, or AI/ML governance.
  • Proven experience advising on: AI regulatory frameworks, Data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA where applicable), Model governance controls & algorithmic accountability, Technology contracts including AI‑specific terms.
  • Demonstrated ability to support innovation while ensuring compliance—balancing legal frameworks with emerging technological domains.
Benefits
  • Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities.
  • Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
  • Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.
  • Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits.
  • Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
  • DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
  • Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
  • Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
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Hard Skills & Tools
AI governance frameworkregulatory requirementsdata governancerisk assessmentsmodel lifecycle oversightalgorithmic accountabilitydata privacy lawstechnology contractsimpact assessmentsbias mitigation
Soft Skills
advising executive leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtraining deliveryethical decision-makingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementinnovation supportorganizational skillsleadership
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership