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Description
The Opportunity " We are looking for a director to establish and lead our Responsible AI Governance program, responsible for shaping and implementing global compliance practices. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable, auditable processes and demonstrate strong technical curiosity to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies and regulatory landscapes. At FICO, we prioritize staff development, training, and career progressionoffering opportunities to engage with leading AI technologies and innovative solutions at the forefront of the industry. " Data Protection Officer-Vice President
What Youll Contribute
Establish, maintain, and evolve FICOs Responsible AI governance policies and internal assurance practices, including inventory and classification of AI/ML systems against EU AI Act.Translate evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, GDPR) into internal compliance standards and processes.Partner with the Privacy, Security, and platform teams to ensure governance principles are embedded in technical and operational systems.Work with Legal, Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance teams to align on enterprise-wide AI risk mitigation strategies.Coordinate with business units to ensure governance practices scale across diverse use cases and markets.Inspire internal teams to adopt governance practices by positioning them as strategic assets for trustworthy AI.Support the Data Protection Officer in managing the Responsible AI Governance Program, including resource planning, reporting, and talent development.Collaborate on the design and delivery of AI governance literacy and training programs for technical and non-technical audiences.Create and communicate project plans for compliance. Track/report project-level tasks and timelines.Implement mechanisms to track adherence to AI governance and generate reports for leadership.What Were Seeking
15 + years of experience in software quality engineering with at least 3 years in technical leadership role.Demonstrated success designing and scaling governance programs across enterprise organizations.Familiarity with legal frameworks governing AI, data privacy, and emerging tech (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO, NIST).Compliance, project management experience.AI, data privacy, or governance certifications (e.g., AIGP, CIPP, CIPM) are a plus.Ability to bridge technical and non-technical domains, translating policies into actionable practices.Experience with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory readiness processes.Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management skills.Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or willingness to learn.Our Offer to You
High performance culture promoting recognition, rewards and professional development.An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core valuesAct Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.Competitive base salary coupled with attractive role-specific incentive plan.Comprehensive benefits program.An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.Why Make a Move to FICO
At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today Big Data analytics. Youll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more. FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwideCredit Scoring FICO Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders. Fraud Detection and Security 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems. Lending 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score. Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at