AI Readiness – Embedded Governance Strategy Lead

Truist

AI Readiness/Embedded Governance Strategy Lead overseeing data architecture and AI governance at Truist, a financial services company. Aligning regulated data, risk, and technology strategies across business units.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data architecture, enterprise architecture, and solution design, with a strong focus on data governance, compliance, and AI/ML practices. Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions while leading high-performing teams and managing data strategy.

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Data ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureData GovernanceAI/ML KnowledgeSolution Design

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData StrategyData ExecutionData ManagementData ModelingData TransformationEnterprise Data ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProblem-SolvingTechnical Implementation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationOrganizational Change LeadershipInfluenceTeam BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Data PlatformsSelf-Service ToolsGenerative AI ProcessesAI Model GovernanceData Architecture Methodology

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated EnvironmentAudit IssuesControls IssuesData QualityMetadata ManagementBusiness Ownership FrameworksStewardship Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design data architecture standards and solutions across data engineering, data platforms, AI/ML platforms, generative AI processes, self-service tools, and data transformation tools
Partner with technology and business teams to develop solutions for specific business processes and needs
Oversee data architecture for a specific business unit or corporate function while collaborating with Enterprise Architecture
Align data projects with data strategy, data architecture, and enterprise architecture standards
Define conceptual, logical, and physical data models
Institute data architecture methodology and oversee centralized management of data models
Architect solutions for audit issues, controls issues, MRAs, MRIAs, MRBAs, and self-identified issues
Manage application inventory and map applications to data architecture methodology
Provide data architecture review and approval through the Architecture Review Board and AI model governance and ethical practices committee
Translate business unit requirements into technical implementations and schemas
Design proof-of-concept system prototypes
Monitor emerging industry practices and technologies and bring new practices to Truist

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in computer science, analytics, data engineering, finance, or equivalent degree
At least 10 years of experience driving enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, data strategy, data execution, data engineering, or software delivery
Experience defining, building, and executing an enterprise data management and governance program
Expert problem-solving skills and ability to define detailed strategies
Expertise in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, and data architecture
Expertise in solution designs based on business requirements
Experience meeting regulatory obligations and operating in a highly regulated environment
Experience building a high-performing team
Preferred: Experience leading AI readiness, data governance, data quality, lineage, and metadata management initiatives
Preferred: Ability to embed governance, controls, and risk management into business processes and data product lifecycles
Preferred: Experience partnering across Business, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Data & Analytics organizations
Preferred: Knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, Responsible AI, and model governance practices in regulated environments
Preferred: Experience implementing data product operating models, business ownership frameworks, and stewardship programs
Preferred: Executive communication, influence, and organizational change leadership skills
English language fluency required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated as applicable
10 sick days, prorated as applicable
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan, depending on position and division
Restricted stock units, depending on position and division
Deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division