AVP, IT & AI Governance

Assistant Vice President (AVP), IT & AI GovernanceBayview Asset Management is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP), IT & AI Governance to lead the firm's enterprise technology governance function. This role is responsible for establishing and overseeing a robust IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework that ensures alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, risk management standards, and operational excellence.The AVP will oversee IT governance, AI governance, model risk alignment, technology risk management, and regulatory compliance across the organization. This role serves as a key control function, partnering with IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, and business leadership to ensure safe, responsible, and compliant use of technology — including emerging AI and Generative AI capabilities.Responsibilities:Lead enterprise IT and AI governance frameworks aligned with NIST, SCF, NYDFS, and regulatory best practicesEmbed AI governance into IT, data, and enterprise risk programsEnsure governance is scalable, repeatable, and audit-readyPartner with Model Risk Management to align with SR 11 ?

7 and OCC/Fed guidanceSet standards for AI/model documentation and lifecycle oversightGovern internal, third ? party, and Generative AI solutionsMaintain AI risk taxonomy, reporting, and escalationIdentify, assess, and monitor IT and AI risksOwn mitigation strategies, control frameworks, and centralized risk registerLead risk assessments, governance reviews, and control testingEnsure compliance with IT and AI regulatory requirementsEstablish AI compliance monitoringServe as primary liaison for audits and regulatory examsMaintain documentation, evidence retention, and audit trailsDevelop and maintain IT and AI policies, standards, and proceduresLead periodic reviews and operational adoptionAlign governance with IT and digital transformation strategyProvide governance review for new technology initiativesAssess emerging AI technologies prior to adoptionDefine AI governance standards for vendorsPartner with Vendor Risk to assess controls, transparency, validation, and data protectionsEnsure AI ? specific contractual safeguardsDefine KPIs and KRIs for IT and AI governanceReport risk posture, compliance status, and remediation to leadershipDrive continuous improvementAdvise leaders on responsible AI adoptionPromote ethical technology use and risk awarenessLead governance training and cross ?

functional forumsLead and develop the IT Governance teamBuild enterprise AI governance capabilitiesEstablish clear accountability across IT, Risk, Compliance, and business teamsSkills & Requirements:Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks and standards (COBIT, ITIL, NIST, ISO 27001)Proficiency with IT governance, risk, and compliance toolsSolid understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity principlesExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex concepts to non ? technical audiencesStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with sound judgment in complex situationsProven leadership and people management capabilitiesExperience leading projects and initiatives from inception through executionAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast ? paced environmentDemonstrated ability to develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and controlsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Master's degree preferredA minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership roleExperience with regulatory compliance and risk management in the IT domainCertifications, Licenses, and/or Registration:Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT are highly desirable.EEOC:Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.