Head of AI Risk Approvals and Portfolio Oversight

Head of AI Risk Approvals and Portfolio Oversight

This critical senior leadership role at Citi’s strategic evolution is accountable for providing independent oversight and authoritative approval for all AI use cases across the enterprise.

As the firm’s key second‑line leader, you will steer the risk posture of a vast and complex portfolio, ensuring that our adoption of AI is both ambitious and safe.

• Strategic risk leadership & vision: set the strategic vision for AI risk management within the portfolio.
• Primary 2
  
  LOD approval authority: act as the firm‑wide approval authority for all AI use cases, owning the aggregate risk posture of the AI portfolio.
• Champion an AI‑first mindset: challenge existing processes and drive re‑engineering of workflows to unlock efficiency and simplicity.
• Independent oversight & credible challenge: provide decisive, independent challenge on all AI initiatives from strategy through execution and post‑production monitoring.
• Deep subject matter expertise: leverage expertise in model fairness & bias, explainability, data privacy, AI security, LLMs, and Agentic AI to assess and mitigate novel risks.
• Conduct thematic reviews: identify emerging risk trends and ensure the control environment remains effective as AI technology evolves.
• Governance, execution & continuous improvement: drive the execution and continuous refinement of the AI Risk Management Framework.
• Define, monitor and report on KPIs/KRIs to govern progress and realize business value.
• Ensure governance frameworks are applied consistently across all teams and that changes to AI use cases are rigorously reviewed and approved throughout their lifecycle.
• Senior stakeholder engagement & influence: serve as the primary AI risk advisor to senior leaders and business/function heads.
• Lead a high‑performing team of senior risk professionals, fostering a culture of partnership, expertise and credible challenge.
• Represent Citi’s AI risk posture in regulatory discussions and industry forums, contributing to thought leadership on responsible AI.

• 15+ years of experience in a large, complex financial institution, regulatory body, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in a senior leadership role within risk management, audit, model governance, or technology risk, with direct experience in AI deployment and oversight.
• Deep subject matter expertise in Artificial Intelligence, including current and emerging technologies and their risk implications within a financial services context.
• Proven track record of scaling large, complex AI or technology initiatives from concept through to production and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to provide decisive, independent challenge to senior leadership and influence strategic outcomes in a principles‑based manner.
• Demonstrated success leading high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary teams and driving change in a complex, global organization.
• Track record of operating effectively in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments, demonstrating resilience and sound judgment under ambiguity.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.

Salary Range: $ – $ (Annual).

In addition to salary, Citi offers discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Competitive benefits include medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Tampa, Florida, United States.

Risk Management – New Activity Risk.

Dec 30, 2025.

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