AI Governance Lead

Job Title: AI Governance & Digitization Lead

Corporate Title: Vice President

Division: Group Data Office

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $150K and $175K/ year*

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Department Overview:

Chief Data Office is the Group Central Data, Cloud, and AI Governance arm that works closely with the Group Businesses and Group Corporate functions to enable the execution of Nomura Group Strategy through Robust Data Standards & Governance, produce Actionable Performance Metrics & MIS, whilst ensuring Group-wide Risk & Control effectiveness aligned to its Governance objectives

Role Overview:

AI Governance and Digitization Lead is a strategic role responsible for overseeing an organization's digital transformation and the responsible, compliant, and value-driven adoption of Artificial Intelligence. This position balances innovation with risk management, ensuring that AI initiatives align with business objectives, ethical standards, and evolving legal requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation: Support the development and execution of the global AI and digitalization strategy, identifying opportunities to enhance the quality and speed of AI Governance.

• Governance & Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI governance frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, GDPR).

• Risk Management: Conduct AI risk assessments and impact analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks such as bias, privacy violations, security vulnerabilities, and ethical concerns.

• Initiative Management: Act as the business owner for piloting AI technologies and digitization initiatives, managing project timelines, budgets, and the eventual roll-out of successful programs across the organization.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, IT, Data Science, and business units, to promote understanding, adoption, and alignment of AI initiatives with business goals. This includes developing and delivering AI governance training programs.

• Monitoring & Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and adoption rates for AI and digitalization initiatives, preparing regular reports and insights for senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders

• Participate in AI governance committee meetings and help track action items

• Contribute to AI governance training and awareness programs

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Min of 8 years of experience in technology risk, compliance, or governance roles

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Business, Risk Management, or related field

• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and common use cases

• Practical experience of implementing AI solutions is a plus

• Knowledge of AI ethics and responsible AI principles

• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and controls

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Strong Project Management and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Critical thinking and analytical mindset

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

• Adaptability to evolving technology and regulatory landscape

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer