AI Governance & Compliance Analyst

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

The AI Governance & Compliance Analyst drives the strategic adoption, governance, and responsible use of artificial intelligence across Business Operations while serving as a subject matter expert in AI‑related compliance and risk management. This role partners with Business Operations leaders, Product, Engineering, and risk‑focused teams to identify AI enablement opportunities aligned to business objectives and supports delivery from ideation through deployment, defining and executing AI compliance strategies, policies, and processes to ensure products and internal AI tools meet regulatory standards and certifications.

The analyst analyzes risk to business activities, implements risk‑reduction policies, and acts as a critical connector across security, legal, regulatory, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant, well‑governed, scalable AI solutions with measurable business impact.

• Develop and maintain the AI Business Operations strategy roadmap, aligning AI initiatives with organizational priorities and measurable business objectives.
• Define and execute AI compliance strategies, policies, and processes to ensure company products meet applicable regulatory standards and that compliance certifications are obtained and maintained.
• Partner with Business Operations leaders to identify AI enablement opportunities and support delivery of AI use cases from ideation through deployment.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for AI regulatory compliance; participate in product design reviews, interpret applicable regulatory requirements, and provide guidance and training to prevent compliance issues across the product lifecycle.
• Analyze risk to business activities and operations; identify areas of potential loss or damage across current and proposed business processes, financial operations and structures, including cyber‑risk exposure, and quantify impact.
• Implement and evaluate compliance with business and cyber risk‑reduction policies, processes, and standards across AI‑related initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Business Operations and Product and Engineering on AI‑related topics, including security, risk, compliance, and adoption.
• Evaluate and support deployment of AI‑enabled third‑party solutions, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and risk requirements; ensure supplier and vendor compliance with domestic and international requirements.
• Assist in the development of testing tools and product test plans to ensure effective compliance testing; coordinate internal testing and testing at outside or certification labs; maintain all compliance documentation.
• May participate in the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity plans as they relate to AI systems and operations.
• Support enterprise teams in quantifying the cost, value, and impact of AI enablement initiatives to inform prioritization and decision‑making.
• Own and support model risk management governance for AI products and internal AI tools, ensuring consistent oversight, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership on AI enablement progress, compliance status, risk posture, adoption metrics, and outcomes.
• Conduct risk assessments on third‑party vendors for TPRM Program.
• Provide compliance support for payments related regulations / requirements.
• Perform compliance reviews at the request of management for updates to business processes or new product initiatives.

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in business operations, digital transformation, risk management, regulatory compliance, AI enablement, or related roles; or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
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