Data & AI Governance Lead

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Governance Lead to drive the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-wide Data and AI Governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing governance operating models, ensuring data quality and stewardship practices, overseeing AI lifecycle governance, and managing AI and model risks. This role requires close collaboration with business, technology, security, privacy, compliance, legal, risk, and audit teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, Responsible AI principles, and industry governance standards.

• Role: Data & AI Governance Lead
• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide Data and AI Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models.
• Establish and govern data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data classification practices.
• Define and manage AI Governance processes, including AI inventory management, use-case intake, risk classification, approvals, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead AI and model risk assessments, impact assessments, governance reviews, risk treatment plans, and approval workflows.
• Develop governance controls aligned with Responsible AI principles and regulatory requirements.
• Translate RBI, SEBI, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, and internal governance requirements into actionable governance practices.
• Drive governance adoption across business units through stakeholder engagement, awareness, and governance forums.
• Establish governance metrics, dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and performance indicators for data and AI governance programs.
• Oversee governance reviews for AI solutions, machine learning models, Generative AI applications, and third-party AI providers.
• Collaborate with privacy, security, risk, compliance, legal, and audit teams to manage governance risks and regulatory obligations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to governance analysts and other governance stakeholders.
• Support audits, regulatory examinations, and governance maturity assessments across the organization.
• Recommend governance improvements to strengthen data management, AI controls, and enterprise risk management capabilities.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Data Governance, AI Governance, Data Management, Model Risk Management, Technology Risk, or Governance, Risk & Compliance functions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Data and AI Governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data ownership, data stewardship, metadata management, data lineage, data classification, and data quality management.
• Hands-on experience managing AI Governance programs, AI lifecycle controls, and AI risk management initiatives.
• Deep understanding of Responsible AI principles, AI Governance frameworks, and model governance practices.
• Experience conducting AI risk assessments, impact assessments, governance reviews, and remediation management.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and emerging AI governance challenges.
• Familiarity with NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, and industry-standard governance frameworks.
• Experience working with data catalog, metadata management, data quality, AI inventory, model inventory, and GRC platforms.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management, privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead governance transformation initiatives and drive organizational adoption of governance practices.
• Professional certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, AIGP, ISO/IEC 42001, CRISC, or equivalent certifications will be an added advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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