Sr. AI Governance Manager

Job Title: Sr. AI Governance Manager

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, we deliver innovative financing, leasing, and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

We’re a company driven by growth, innovation, and people. At HCA, you’ll find opportunities to build new skills, expand your career, and make a real impact—while working in a diverse, inclusive, and values‑driven environment. We’re proud to support our communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

If you’re looking for a fast‑paced, collaborative workplace where your ideas matter, join us as we lead the future of financing freedom of movement. Apply today.

WORK MODEL

#LI-OnSite (4 days a week)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Sr. AI Governance Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing AI policies, model risk assessment, data usage controls, auditability, and release approvals for AI products to ensure the ethical and responsible use of enterprise AI technologies.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

1. Partner with Enterprise Architecture function and IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance team to develop and implement AI Governance Frameworks: Create comprehensive frameworks that include policies, standards and best practices for AI development and deployment. Publish AI policy framework (data use, privacy, fairness, transparency).

2. Risk Assessment: Conduct model risk assessments, complete DPIAs/PIAs; define approval gates and documentation.

3. Collaboration: Partner with Legal/Security on vendor risk, contracts, and incident response. Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, and product managers to integrate AI governance principles into project development.

4. Training and Education: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on AI governance best practices and ensure adherence to established policies.

5. Compliance Reviews: Regularly monitor and audit compliance with AI governance policies and procedures, including staying updated on the latest AI regulations and compliance requirements to ensure ongoing adherence and improvement.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in AI governance, compliance or a related field along with a strong understanding of AI technologies and their implications.
• Familiarity with data science and/or machine learning concepts is a plus.
• Experience with audit tooling, lineage, and policy enforcement in MLOps preferred.
• Automotive or financial services industries preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, law or a related field.
• Certifications in AI ethics or governance a plus.
• MBA a plus.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and sector regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, GDPR/CCPA as applicable).
• Strong understanding of ethical considerations and potential risks associated with AI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex AI governance issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with cross functional departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with cross functional departments.
• Strong orientation toward results coupled with reputation for integrity, creativity and good judgment.
• Must have the ability to challenge, when appropriate, existing practices.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, we know our success starts with our people. We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and life outside of work — so you can bring your best every day.

In addition to competitive pay, our benefits include:

• Hybrid work schedule offering 4 on-site days and 1 remote day per week
• Vehicle benefits designed around your role, including monthly allowances and purchase and lease discounts
• Flexible health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans, including no cost and low-cost options
• Annual employer HSA contribution to help offset healthcare expenses
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, so you can start building your future from day one
• 100% company paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellbeing programs at no cost to you, including gym benefits and health resources
• Generous parental leave to support growing families
• Paid Volunteer Time Off, plus a company donation to a charity of your choice

At HCA, our benefits are more than perks — they’re part of our commitment to supporting you at work and in life. Learn more about benefits at HCA!

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our culture, visit our careers page.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace—because we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

California Privacy Notice

This notice only applies to our applicants who reside in the State of California.

Privacy Policy provides you with notice, at or before the point of collection, about the categories of personal information to be collected from you, the purposes for which your personal information is collected or used, and whether that information is sold or shared, so that you can exercise meaningful control over our use of your personal information. We are providing this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CCPA”).

If you have any questions about CCPA regarding California residents or HCA team members, please contact the Privacy Team at Privacy2@hcs.com*.*

Primary Location**:** United States-California-Irvine

Work Locations**:** Headquarters 1 3161 Michelson Dr. Ste 1900 Irvine 92612

Job**:** Enterprise Data Strategy

Job Type**:** Regular

Overtime Status**:** Exempt

Schedule**:** Full-time

**Minimum Salary: $**132,000.00

**Maximum Salary: $**204,600.00

Job Posting**:** Jun 11, 2026