Full-Time

Senior Technology Compliance Manager

Posted on 5/30/2026

Deadline 6/20/26
KeyBank

KeyBank

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides banking, loans, and financial services

No salary listed

Cheektowaga, NY, USA + 6 more

More locations: Brooklyn, OH, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | Albany, NY, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; in-office presence prioritized with flexible remote options.

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Machine Learning
Blockchain
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, risk management, law, technology, or related fields.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in compliance, operational risk, technology risk, or related functions within a regulated financial institution.
  • Strong working knowledge of federal and state regulated banking regulations, including OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, FFIEC guidance, UDAAP, and regulatory expectations for technology and model risk.
  • Proven expertise overseeing technology governance, digital banking compliance, AI/ML or emerging technology risk, or similar areas.
  • Demonstrated experience providing credible challenge, writing regulatory‑quality documentation, and interacting with examiners or internal audit teams.
  • People leadership experience, with ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong emotional intelligence, collaborative approach, and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
  • Self‑starter with a growth mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, and comfort working in fast‑moving environments.
Responsibilities
  • Provide 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 (non‑security provisions), UDAAP, E-SIGN, Model Risk Management (SR 11‑7), 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.
  • Lead 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.
  • Provide expertise and oversight of risks associated with: AI/ML and algorithmic decisioning (fair lending, model transparency, explainability, governance).
  • Digital assets, crypto, and blockchain‑adjacent 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 11‑7 and responsible AI principles.
  • Build, 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.
  • Identify, evaluate, and escalate technology-related compliance risks in accordance with enterprise policies.
  • Monitor metrics, KRIs, and emerging themes related to technology compliance, reporting regular updates to senior leadership and applicable risk committees.
  • Provide challenge to issue remediation plans and ensure timely, sustainable corrective actions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MS Risk, or similar).
  • Experience in financial services compliance involving AI/ML governance, digital assets, or innovative financial technologies.
  • Understanding of risk management disciplines including operational risk, issue management, RCSA processes, vendor/third-party risk (non-security focus), and business continuity.
  • Experience working with or overseeing technology-driven initiatives (e.g., automation, cloud workflows, digital platform enhancements).
  • Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CRISC, or similar compliance/risk credentials.
  • Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for non-compliance partners.

KeyBank provides a full range of banking services for individuals, small businesses, and commercial clients across the United States. It offers checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, loans, and other financial products. Customers use these products by making deposits, borrowing money, or using credit in everyday life; the bank earns interest on loans, fees for services, and commissions on products. KeyBank differs from many rivals by offering a wide geographic footprint and a focus on tailored financial solutions plus tools to improve financial wellness, such as budgeting resources and planning guidance. Its goal is to help clients reach financial milestones—like buying a home, paying down debt, or saving for the future—through a comprehensive set of services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Massachusetts

Founded

1824

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Commercial-banking hiring supports deeper coverage and faster middle-market origination.
  • Southeast Michigan expansion targets $10M-$1B revenue companies with veteran local bankers.
  • Recent fee businesses grew 12%, showing traction beyond traditional lending.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial revenue concentration makes any middle-market slowdown immediately visible in earnings.
  • Rapid hiring can lift expenses faster than loans if new bankers underperform.
  • Credit deterioration in commercial borrowers raises charge-offs and constrains new lending.

What makes KeyBank unique

  • Cleveland-based regional bank with 15-state consumer footprint and national commercial reach.
  • KeyBanc Capital Markets combines lending with underwriting, M&A, FX, and derivatives.
  • Middle-market focus spans borrowing, cash management, and capital markets for larger clients.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

Wellness Programs

Fitness Reimbursement

Alternative Work Schedules

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

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Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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