Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get
creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers
that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the
future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people
across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been
around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six
million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under
management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian
banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital
platform (eqbank.ca [https://www.eqbank.ca/]) one of the top banks in Canada on
the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
What are we looking for
Are you an AI Enthusiast?
Are you a fearless challenger?
Would you like to use your AI expertise to lead the AI solutions across the
organization?
Yes! We are looking for a Lead, AI Governance to ensuring robust and effective
governance frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across the
organization.
This role involves designing and managing governance processes, integrating AI
oversight into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and collaborating
closely with risk management and compliance teams to define and implement
appropriate controls. The Lead will maintain governance documentation, manage
the intake pipeline for AI initiatives, and ensure alignment with regulatory
requirements and internal policies, proactively supporting audit readiness and
issue resolution.
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The Core Responsibilities!
- AI Governance Framework:
- Design and refine governance processes and intake mechanisms to effectively
manage AI initiatives from inception through deployment.
- Support the integration of AI governance into existing SDLC processes,
ensuring alignment with organizational standards and regulatory expectations.
- Assist in the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of the AI control
library.
Risk Management and Oversight:
- Collaborate with second-line risk functions to define AI risk tiering and
establish appropriate governance controls and oversight points.
- Monitor ongoing adherence to established AI governance frameworks, escalating
issues and driving corrective actions as necessary.
- Support audits and regulatory examinations by preparing documentation,
evidencing compliance, and managing interactions with auditors.
Pipeline and Documentation Management:
- Oversee the AI initiative intake pipeline, ensuring timely evaluation,
prioritization, and appropriate governance oversight.
- Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date governance documents, guidelines, and
templates.
- Manage governance-related communications, reporting status, risks, and issues
to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as the primary governance point of contact for AI project teams, risk
management, compliance, and audit functions.
- Facilitate regular governance reviews and checkpoints, ensuring transparency
and alignment across involved teams.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to
enhance governance processes and compliance outcomes.
Let's Talk About You!
- Proven expertise in technology governance, risk management, or compliance,
specifically related to AI or emerging technologies.
- Experience integrating governance and control frameworks into software
development or project delivery lifecycles.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (OSFI, NIST, EU AI Act)
related to AI and data governance.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage
complex pipelines and documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities, capable of
effectively navigating and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, risk
management, compliance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, or related
roles within a regulated financial or technology-driven organization.
- Experience managing or supporting audits and regulatory interactions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement governance frameworks,
preferably in technology or AI-related domains.
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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
?? Competitive discretionary bonus
? Market leading RRSP match program
?? Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
?? Employee Share Purchase Plan
???? Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
?? Generous vacation policy and personal days
?? Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
?? Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career
Development program
?? A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a
new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working
from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street,
Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger
and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse
experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and
encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as
well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment
for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you
can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates
considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and
credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying,
an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and
qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
