Becu
AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Director
Tukwila, WA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$189k-$231kDetected 2 days ago
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About the role
- Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
- Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other.
- While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future.
Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Build strong relationships across legal, regulatory, compliance, risk, technology, and business teams to create alignment and help AI initiatives move forward effectively.
- Strategic Advisory Support: Act as a trusted advisor to AI innovation and control partners, translating complex AI concepts into clear, actionable guidance that supports informed decision-making.
- Governance Framework Development: Help create, evolve, and sustain enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks, guardrails, standards, and policies that support responsible AI adoption.
- Policy & Controls Integration: Develop, refine, and implement AI usage policies while embedding them within existing risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and data privacy frameworks.
- Model Risk Collaboration: Partner with Model Validation and Model Risk Management teams to support validation practices, governance enhancements, research activities, and ongoing process improvements.
- Regulatory Readiness Planning: Identify legal, regulatory, and governance requirements associated with AI adoption and create practical plans that support successful product delivery and organizational readiness.
- Framework Assessment & Enhancement: Evaluate existing AI and advanced analytics governance practices and recommend improvements that support evolving technologies and business needs.
- Scalable Governance Solutions: Develop repeatable templates, guidance materials, governance artifacts, and frameworks that can be consistently utilized across the enterprise.
- Executive Engagement: Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations, recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Enterprise AI Program Readiness: Support the successful scaling of AI initiatives by ensuring governance, legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements are identified and addressed early in the process.
Requirements
- Typically requires 10 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Model Risk Management, Data Governance, or Legal/Compliance.
- Experience designing enterprise governance frameworks for AI or advanced analytics required.
- Expert understanding of regulatory environments (e.g., NCUA, CFPB, GLBA) required.
- Demonstrated experience working with emerging technologies, including AI or Generative AI required.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments required.
- Experience influencing senior leaders across multiple functions without direct authority required.
- Advanced research, analytical, and policy development experience required.
- Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills required.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills required.
- Ability to balance innovation enablement with appropriate risk controls required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Computer Science, or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Computer Science, or a related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience within regulated industries, preferably financial services or credit unions preferred.
- Familiarity with model validation, data governance, or cybersecurity within financial services preferred.
- Demonstrated thought leadership in responsible AI or emerging technology risk management preferred.
Compensation
- The Target Pay Range for this position is $189,000.00-$230,700.00 annually.
- The full Pay Range is $146,600.00 - $273,000.00 annually.
- At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training.
- In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant.
- 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
- PTO Program + Exchange Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
- Continuous learning and growth in AI, governance, compliance, risk management, and financial services innovation.
- BENEFITS - because people helping people starts with supporting you
Equal opportunity
- BECU is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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