Emerging Technology Risk Manager

U.S. Bank

. Provide independent Second Line of Defense (SLOD) oversight for the Bank’s use of emerging technologies, including AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Digital Assets, and Blockchain .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent Second Line of Defense (SLOD) oversight for the Bank’s use of emerging technologies, including AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Digital Assets, and Blockchain
Establish, maintain, and enhance risk management frameworks for emerging technologies in alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite
Perform independent risk challenge of first‑line emerging technology initiatives
Assess the adequacy of risk controls, governance processes, and monitoring mechanisms for AI and digital asset solutions
Oversee risk governance for digital asset and blockchain activities, including stablecoins, tokenized products, smart contracts, custody models, and settlement infrastructure
Evaluate third‑party risks, including embedded AI capabilities and digital asset partnerships
Identify, document, escalate, and track emerging technology risks, control gaps, and material issues to senior management and committees
Define and monitor risk metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), and reporting related to emerging technology adoption
Guide application of responsible AI, risk tiering, materiality, and escalation frameworks to emerging technology use cases across the enterprise, as applicable
Support and participate in regulatory examinations, internal audits, and supervisory reviews related to AI and digital assets
Maintain effective coordination across the Lines of Defense to ensure consistent and effective emerging technology risk management
Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory and supervisory guidance (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act) and drive integration into Bank governance
Influence policies, standards, and procedures to balance innovation, profitability, and regulatory compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically more than 10 years of applicable experience
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
Advanced understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
Strong leadership and management skills of processes, projects and people
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrates the ability to build subject‑matter expertise rapidly and independently in emerging digital asset technologies
Effectively manages risk in highly ambiguous and evolving digital asset environments.
Demonstrates strong cross‑functional collaboration skills by aligning risk perspectives and driving consensus across risk teams in complex initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIGenerative AIMachine LearningDigital AssetsBlockchainRisk Management FrameworksRisk MetricsKey Risk IndicatorsRisk/Compliance/Audit CompetenciesRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipManagementEffective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationSubject-Matter ExpertiseRisk ManagementConsensus Building