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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, AI Risk and Governance - **Company:** LPL Financial - **Location:** Fort Mill, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $137,093.0 - $228,454.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Technology - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://lplfinancial.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Fort-Mill-SC/Vice-President--AI-Risk-and-Governance_R-051518 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Economics, Finance, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. * 7-10+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, governance or a related control function, preferably within a regulated financial institution * Experience working at a big 4 consulting firm or other large complex institution * 2+ years in AI risk management, governance or compliance-related roles * Prior leadership experience with a proven ability to lead and mentor teams Core Competencies: * Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with high attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced level understanding of AI technologies, models and operational risks in the use of AI systems. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting to executive-level audiences. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate business opportunities and results against established objectives. * Ability to drive change and facilitate critical thinking to create solutions for complex business challenges. * Expert consensus-builder who drives change within and outside direct accountability, facilitates critical thinking to create solutions for the most complex business challenges. Preferences: * In-depth knowledge of AI-related regulations, standards and industry best practices, such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and ISO AI standards is preferred. * Relevant certifications such as AI Governance Professional (AIGP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), or similar are a plus. ## Description The VP will oversee risk governance, including artificial intelligence and other programs to support a strong risk culture that prioritizes risk identification and collaboration across the three lines of defense. The role will lead the day-to-day execution and continued maturation of the firm's enterprise AI governance program, accountable for assessing and overseeing AI risk across LPL's business functions, maintaining a defensible governance framework, and partnering across functions to enable responsible AI adoption at pace. This is a builder-operator role for a dynamic risk professional who can preserve examination defensible standards within an evolving regulated landscape and serving as a credible challenge partner to business, technology and control functions. Roles & Responsibilities: * Maintain and evolve the AI governance framework, polices and standards in alignment with current and emerging regulatory landscape and frameworks * Oversee, conduct and challenge risk assessments and gap analyses on AI solutions to identify and evaluate risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. * Define and challenge control expectations for AI development and deployment, including cybersecurity and broader technology governance processes * Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure AI models align with AI risk frameworks and requirements. * Assist in establishing and overseeing AI risk governance frameworks, including control frameworks, governance standards, policy development and committee governance. * Ensure adherence to industry's best practices, such as NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO AI standards as well as emerging AI regulations. * Serve as the subject matter expert and lead production of materials for executive-level risk and governance committees. * Drive clear, well-reasoned risk decisions and ensure risks are documented and presented to executives in an effective manner * Communicate AI risk clearly to non-technical executives, translating technical and regulatory nuance into actional decisions * Coordinate across risk and business stakeholders to ensure framework consistency. * Partner with Cybersecurity, third-party risk, privacy, legal and compliance on integrated reviews, defined clear decision rights across functions * Help mature AI risk and governance operating model and track/escalation key risk and performance indicators * Adapt to the evolving needs of business partners and changes within the Risk & Compliance organization. What are we looking for? We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. 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