UMB Bank · 5 hours ago
AI Governance & Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expUMB Bank is seeking an AI Governance & Security Architect to develop and lead enterprise frameworks ensuring the ethical, secure, and compliant adoption of AI within the financial organization. The role involves bridging cybersecurity, risk management, and AI lifecycle governance to protect sensitive data while meeting regulatory obligations.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and implement enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI in financial operations
Develop and enforce AI security standards aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, GLBA, GDPR, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF)
Partner with risk, compliance, and legal teams to create policies covering AI model lifecycle management, bias detection, explainability, and auditability
Oversee secure AI/ML solution deployment in both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring robust data protection and encryption practices
Conduct AI security risk assessments, threat modeling, and red team testing for generative AI and predictive models
Establish monitoring frameworks for AI systems to track drift, anomalies, and adversarial threats
Provide architectural guidance on integrating AI platforms with existing banking systems (ACH, RTP, Wires, Core Banking, Payment Hubs)
Lead AI security incident response and ensure remediation processes meet financial regulatory standards
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders on AI governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI adoption
Mentor junior architects and engineers in AI governance and cybersecurity best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field and at least 7 years of professional experience in enterprise architecture, information security, or technology governance in financial services, OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
Proven track record of implementing governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and compliance programs for emerging technologies
Familiarity with financial services regulations and security requirements
Experience collaborating with auditors, regulators, and compliance teams
Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle management, including model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring
Knowledge of data governance principles, MDM (Golden Record, Canonical Models), and regulatory compliance in financial services
Proficiency in cloud-native AI/ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, Azure AI, GCP Vertex)
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001/42001, CIS Controls)
Ability to translate complex AI and security concepts into business-friendly language
Preferred
Master's degree in Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, or related discipline
At least 10 years of experience in financial services or regulated industries
Demonstrated leadership in AI governance, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture initiatives
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 42001 Lead Auditor, or Certified AI Governance Professional
Experience presenting to executive leadership and regulators
Hands-on experience with AI observability tools (e.g., Fiddler, Arize, MLflow)
Familiarity with secure federated learning, differential privacy, and adversarial ML defenses
Experience leading cross-functional AI security initiatives in regulated industries
Advanced knowledge of cryptography, data anonymization, and AI-driven fraud detection techniques
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) matching program
Annual incentive pay
Paid holidays
A comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
Adoption assistance
An employee assistance program
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
An associate wellbeing program
An associate emergency fund
Various associate banking benefits
Company
UMB Bank
UMB Financial Corporation is a commercial bank that offers various financial services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$606.13M2025-05-29Post Ipo Equity· $294.53M
2024-04-29Post Ipo Equity· $201.6M
2022-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $110M
Leadership Team
Brian Hutchin
Executive Vice President, Director of Healthcare Services at UMB, Institutional Banking Division
Phillip Mason
President of Institutional Banking
Recent News
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