Senior Director, AI and Data Governance

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, AI and Data Governance to join our Advisory Data Organization.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the senior leadership team for the Advisory Data Office, led by the Chief Data Officer.
• Ownership of advisory data risk register including performance of risk assessments, identify, document, and manage emerging risks associated with data governance, compliance, and the firm's strategic growth objectives including AI; leverage internal experience and applied practice to augment advisory client teams thought leadership in this space
• Define actionable, automated controls to manage data related risks and accelerate availability of permissible data
• Coordinate with other business function stakeholders to align on common data governance policy, approaches, and solutions where applicable
• Support strategic projects to provide permissible and timely access to data and content using AI automation
• Direct a high-performing team of data governance professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement. Coach client facing account teams on data handling policy and protocols to best protect client and firm data.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum twelve years of recent experience focusing on data governance, data management, and risk management with a proven track record of success in leading and scaling data governance programs within a complex AI enabled data estate. Experience working closely with a Chief Data Office or equivalent executive.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, Masters preferred
• Experience navigating the evolving AI and data regulatory landscape to develop and implement compliant governance practices and mitigate risk
• Strong understanding of the evolving data estate, including the data and content supply chain, access, and usage permissibility, third party data and usage agreements, and the impacts of Generative AI technologies on data governance
• Proven ability to translate this knowledge into actionable, data and content governance strategies
• Demonstrate expertise in developing and implementing adaptable, scalable, and effective data governance practices and frameworks
  
  

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California Salary Range: $205000 - $414000

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