Lead, AI Governance
Lead, AI Governance
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09-08-2025
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Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isnt our thing so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So if youre passionate about redefining the future of bankingwhile having funthis could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow and today we serve more than 670000 people acrossCanadathrough Equitable BankCanadasChallenger Bank and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Banks wholly-owned subsidiary Concentra Bank supports credit unions acrossCanadathat serve more than six million members. Together we have over$125 billionin combined assets under management and administration with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform () one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021.
What are we looking for
Are you an AI Enthusiast
Are you a fearless challenger
Would you like to use your AI expertise to lead the AI solutions across the organization
Yes! We are looking for a Lead AI Governance to ensuring robust and effective governance frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across the organization.
This role involves designing and managing governance processes integrating AI oversight into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and collaborating closely with risk management and compliance teams to define and implement appropriate controls. The Lead will maintain governance documentation manage the intake pipeline for AI initiatives and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies proactively supporting audit readiness and issue resolution.
The Core Responsibilities!
- AI Governance Framework:
- Design and refine governance processes and intake mechanisms to effectively manage AI initiatives from inception through deployment.
- Support the integration of AI governance into existing SDLC processes ensuring alignment with organizational standards and regulatory expectations.
- Assist in the creation maintenance and enhancement of the AI control library.
- Collaborate with second-line risk functions to define AI risk tiering and establish appropriate governance controls and oversight points.
- Monitor ongoing adherence to established AI governance frameworks escalating issues and driving corrective actions as necessary.
- Support audits and regulatory examinations by preparing documentation evidencing compliance and managing interactions with auditors.
- Oversee the AI initiative intake pipeline ensuring timely evaluation prioritization and appropriate governance oversight.
- Maintain comprehensive up-to-date governance documents guidelines and templates.
- Manage governance-related communications reporting status risks and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Act as the primary governance point of contact for AI project teams risk management compliance and audit functions.
- Facilitate regular governance reviews and checkpoints ensuring transparency and alignment across involved teams.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance governance processes and compliance outcomes.
Risk Management and Oversight:
Pipeline and Documentation Management:
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Lets Talk About You!
- Proven expertise in technology governance risk management or compliance specifically related to AI or emerging technologies.
- Experience integrating governance and control frameworks into software development or project delivery lifecycles.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (OSFI NIST EU AI Act) related to AI and data governance.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage complex pipelines and documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities capable of effectively navigating and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Bachelors degree in information technology computer science risk management compliance or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in governance risk compliance or related roles within a regulated financial or technology-driven organization.
- Experience managing or supporting audits and regulatory interactions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement governance frameworks preferably in technology or AI-related domains.
What we offer For full-time permanent roles
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical dental vision life and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Banks additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street Toronto ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and tandem with that commitment we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We cant wait to get to know you!
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