VP, AI Ethics & Governance Regulatory Officer

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

 

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and update organizational AI ethics principles to ensure fair, transparent, and responsible AI use.
• Establish guidelines that integrate ethical considerations into AI development, deployment, and operational processes
• Monitor and ensure adherence to relevant AI-related laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act, Algorithmic Accountability Act).
• Ensure AI systems comply with applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Establish and execute process for AI model validation, approval and monitoring.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees and stakeholders about AI ethics, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Provide guidance on responsible AI practices across the organization.
• Stay up to date with global AI regulations and governance trends.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Computer Science, Data Science or related field.
• 7-10 years of working experience in relevant field with at least 5 years of AI specific experience.
• Experience in governance, risk management, compliance and AI/ML environment.
• Strong understanding in:
  • AI/ML concepts and lifecycle
  • Data governance and privacy regulations
  • Risk management frameworks
• Excellent analytical, documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with responsible AI frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI related regulations.
• Knowledge of model risk management practices.
• Certification in risk, compliance or data governance, such as Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Certificate or Risk and AI (RAI)™ Certificate
• Knowledge and experience in data privacy laws (GDPR, PDPA) and ethical AI principles.
• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, public sector).
• Experience with governance tools, auditing frameworks, and monitoring platforms for AI systems.

 

 

Key skills

• AI risk assessment and mitigation
• Policy development and implementation
• Regulatory compliance and audit support
• Stakeholder management
• Ethical AI evaluation
• Strong documentation and reporting