I&CM Risk & Governance Lead

Location : Plano, TX | McLean, VA | New York, NY

Salary : $150,000 – $165,000

Work Model : Onsite 5 days.

About the Role

Are you a risk management expert with a passion for data governance in the evolving world of AI? We’re seeking a Risk & Governance Lead to support our Investments & Capital Markets division. In this high-impact role, you’ll help shape and oversee data governance strategies specifically designed for model and AI-driven initiatives. You’ll be joining a team working toward a mission to make housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine innovation and integrity—ensuring responsible AI usage while driving cross-functional collaboration and enterprise-level impact.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate Across Teams : Partner with legal, technical, and business stakeholders to communicate model data risks and support risk-informed decisions.

Conduct Risk Assessments : Analyze data and AI project risk factors, and propose mitigation strategies.

Shape Governance Policies : Define and maintain standards for model data governance aligned with regulatory and industry best practices.

Promote Ethical AI Use : Champion principles of transparency, fairness, and responsible use of AI technologies.

Strengthen Security Posture : Work with InfoSec to address AI-related data security challenges.

Ensure Compliance : Monitor adherence to governance frameworks and provide guidance to support policy implementation.

Educate & Train : Lead training sessions to increase awareness of AI and model-related risk management.

Measure & Report : Help establish and track key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance indicators (KPIs) related to AI and model data risk.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years in operational risk and compliance (technology, information, or model risk)

2-5 years of leadership or management experience preferred

Familiarity with AI technologies such as machine learning, NLP, LLMs, and computer vision

Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO / IEC, IEEE)

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Experience with data management best practices and enterprise risk frameworks

Keys to Success in This Role

Strategic thinking with a risk-first mindset

Ability to communicate across technical and non-technical teams

Proactive relationship builder

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

Comfortable navigating evolving regulatory and compliance environments

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job. You’ll contribute to meaningful change in the housing finance ecosystem while working alongside a smart, creative, and mission-driven team. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation, and we offer competitive pay and benefits, professional development, and flexible work options.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $132,000–$165,000  with eligibility for annual performance bonuses. Your exact compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package—details available on our Careers page.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in all forms. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process.