AI Governance Manager

About The Job

AI Governance Manager leads the implementation and oversight of the organization’s AI Governance Framework, ensuring AI is used responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The role coordinates governance across key functions, oversees AI risk and compliance reviews throughout the AI lifecycle, embeds BSP STARS principles, and safeguards the organization from regulatory, operational, reputational, and consumer protection risks while enabling responsible innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's AI governance framework, policies, and standards.
• Ensure AI initiatives comply with applicable regulations, including requirements from BSP, SEC, NPC, and other relevant authorities.
• Maintain an inventory of AI solutions and oversee the review, approval, and risk assessment of AI use cases before deployment.
• Establish governance and oversight processes throughout the AI lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and monitoring.
• Serve as the secretary and operational lead of the AI Governance Committee, preparing reports, dashboards, and governance updates for management and board-level committees.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Data Privacy, Information Security, IT, and business teams to identify, assess, and manage AI-related risks.
• Support internal audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by maintaining required documentation, controls, and evidence.
• Drive organization-wide AI awareness, training, and adoption of responsible AI practices.
• Oversee governance requirements for third-party AI providers and vendors, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor emerging AI trends, risks, and regulations, and recommend improvements to strengthen AI governance and responsible innovation.
  
  

What You Need To Have

• 6–10 years total professional experience in Technology Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security Governance, Data Governance, Model Risk Management, or Financial Services Governance
• Minimum 3–5 years in a governance, compliance, or risk role within a BSP-supervised or regulated financial institution
• Demonstrated experience translating regulatory guidance into policies, standards, procedures, and controls
• Working knowledge of BSP Circulars (Nos. 808, 900, 971, 982, 989, 1160, 1140), Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act (RA 11765), and emerging AI regulations
• Understanding of AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Model Lifecycle concepts sufficient to challenge and govern technical teams
• Experience preparing governance committee materials, executive reporting, and regulatory submissions
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, IT, and Business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create ExCo/Board-ready materials
  
  

What Can Set You Apart

• Legal, Compliance, or Internal Audit background with technology exposure
• Certifications: CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, ISO 42001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001, Certified Data Privacy Professional, AI Governance Professional
• Experience with Model Risk Management frameworks
• Experience with NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act, or ASEAN AI Governance Framework
• Experience with regulatory examinations or thematic reviews (e.g., BSP Project Sapiens)
• Experience in consumer finance, lending, banking, or fintech
  
  

Job Perks You'll Enjoy

• Permanent dayshift schedule
• Up to 20% variable performance-based bonus
• HMO on Day 1 and HMO dependents coverage including same-sex partners
• Access to mental health and wellness partners
• Wellness Leaves and Birthday Leave
• Internal career mobility options
• Local and international learning opportunities
  
  

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