Location: New York, NY, United States

Embrace the challenge of steering complex tech projects, fostering growth and technical excellence in a dynamic environment. Join the Strategic AI Governance and Enablement (SAIGE) team. The SAIGE team is dedicated to driving operational efficiencies and supporting the firm’s AI/ML objectives by promoting innovation and upholding the highest ethical and regulatory standards.

As a Strategy Associate on the Strategic AI Governance and Enablement Team, you’ll be part of a dynamic team working on diverse projects that support the integration, regulatory compliance, and strategic execution of AI/ML technologies across the firm. 

Job Responsibilities

• Engage in specific projects such as third-party AI vendor onboarding, governance metrics reporting, or legal and regulatory change management, and operational execution.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for integrating AI models into business processes and aligning them with organizational goals.
• Support the streamlining of governance components and contribute to tracking of key risk indicators.
• Participate in the navigation of industry regulations and standards, aiding in the development of frameworks for legal entity management and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, providing transparency and alignment across strategic priorities to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions. 
• Lead projects with a strong project management mindset, ensuring adherence to the defined lifecycle and clear roles and responsibilities across technology teams and business units.
• Stay abreast on the latest AI advancements and integration technologies.
• Propose and implement improvements to integration and governance processes and tools.
• Guide training and resources to employees on AI governance, ethical and regulatory considerations, and best practices 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 3 years of applicable experience in governance, enablement, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to shared goals. 
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and lifecycle management, with willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong communication skills to convey concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically through ambiguity. 
• Driven, and eager to learn – someone who takes initiative rather than waiting for direction. 
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration, including influencing stakeholders and working with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards impacting AI/ML technologies. 
• Curious about AI, emerging technologies, and how the impact businesses and people.  
• Solid understanding of digital products and how technology teams operate. 

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration, including influencing stakeholders and working with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards impacting AI/ML technologies. 
• Thoughtful and detail-oriented, with the persistence to see work through to completion. 
• Curious about AI, emerging technologies, and how the impact businesses and people.  
• Solid understanding of digital products and how technology teams operate. 
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities.