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KeyBank NA Senior Manager, Technology Compliance in Cincinnati, Ohio
Location:4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn OhioAbout the JobThe Senior Manager, Technology Compliance is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing KeyBank's compliance with applicable state and federal banking laws, regulations, and supervisory expectations as they relate to technology, digital platforms, and emerging innovations. This role partners closely with Risk, Technology, Legal, Operations, Product, Internal Audit, and Regulatory Relations to ensure KeyBank's technology initiatives-including AI/ML use cases, automation, cloud-enabled services, digital channels, and blockchain/cryptoadjacent capabilities-operate within Key's risk appetite and regulatory framework.The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management expertise, deep understanding of technology governance, and proven experience building and maturing compliance programs in a large, regulated financial institution. This leader will shape the technology compliance strategy, develop a growing team, and provide oversight of emerging technology risks, all while demonstrating a growth mindset, strong emotional intelligence, and a highly collaborative approach.Essential Job FunctionsRegulatory & Compliance OversightProvide second-line oversight of technology initiatives to ensure compliance with federal and state banking regulations, including but not limited to OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, FFIEC guidance, GLBA (nonsecurity provisions), UDAAP, E-SIGN, Model Risk Management (SR 117), and emerging regulatory expectations for AI and digital innovations.Monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting technology, digital banking, automation, AI/ML, and distributed ledger/crypto-adjacent activities; translate regulatory expectations into actionable guidance for Technology and Product partners.Support preparation for, and response to, regulatory exams, supervisory engagements, and internal audits related to technology governance and compliance.Technology Compliance Program & GovernanceLead the strategy and ongoing maturity of KeyBank's technology compliance program, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, risk appetite, and operational risk standards.Establish governance routines (e.g., review committees, advisory boards) to evaluate and oversee compliance considerations for emerging technology initiatives.Review and challenge first-line risk assessments, technology change proposals, model documentation, AI/ML implementations, automation solutions, and digital product enhancements.Partner with Legal and Technology to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into technology planning, vendor evaluations, contract language, and business decisions.Emerging Technology Risk OversightProvide expertise and oversight of risks associated with:AI/ML and algorithmic decisioning (fair lending, model transparency, explainability, governance).Digital assets, crypto, and blockchainadjacent use cases, including regulatory expectations from OCC, SEC, FinCEN, and state regulatory bodies.Automation, digital channel operations, cloud-native technology workflows, and end-user computing.Work with Model Risk Management (MRM) on compliance considerations for AI/ML models, including alignment with SR 117 and responsible AI principles.Team Leadership & CollaborationBuild, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology compliance team; establish scalable processes, documentation standards, and reporting mechanisms.Foster strong working relationships across Technology, Risk, Legal, Product, Internal Audit, and Regulatory Relations to ensure transparency and timely issue resolution.Exert influence without authority; facilitate compliance awareness and provide practical, risk-based guidance to stakeholders at all levels.Promote a culture that values innovation while maintaining disciplined risk management.Risk Identification, Monitoring & ReportingIdentify, evaluate, and escalate technology-related c