Michael Pircio

Currently leading the development of a comprehensive enterprise AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program, integrating advanced frameworks and controls to ensure responsible AI system deployment.

• Directing the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program.
• Designing robust control language and frameworks, ensuring AI systems align with stringent organizational and regulatory standards.
• Establishing critical observability and monitoring capabilities to enhance AI model transparency and accountability.
• Implementing internal model governance processes to proactively manage AI lifecycle risk, validation, and oversight.
• Defining program structure, roles, and operational procedures to seamlessly integrate AI risk management into broader enterprise GRC operations.

Led GRC initiatives, developing strategic compliance frameworks and spearheading AI-focused risk evaluations to strengthen security posture and ensure organizational compliance.

• Developed and implemented strategic compliance frameworks, aligning organizational practices with NIST and privacy standards.
• Collaborated with CISO and CTO to successfully achieve critical security initiative milestones, ensuring projects remained within budget.
• Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge Standards, Processes, and Controls, significantly improving consistency in compliance testing and risk management.
• Optimized GRC processes, aligning with executive goals to substantially strengthen overall security posture and operational efficiency.
• Pioneered dynamic security training programs and strategic framework development, elevating organizational compliance and fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Served as Security Gatekeeper for the Enterprise-wide AI Working Group, overseeing security standards and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Developed and implemented AI-focused Third-Party Risk evaluation processes for comprehensive vendor assessments.

Advised clients on SOX processes and guided the implementation of diverse applications and platforms, managing projects valued up to $500K.

• Advised on critical SOX processes, proactively identifying gaps and mitigating risks to ensure compliance.
• Guided the successful implementation of diverse applications and platforms, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Analyzed SOX compliance, pinpointing critical risks and guiding complex tech integrations for projects valued between $100K and $500K.

Spearheaded data analysis to identify operational inefficiencies and fraud risks, recommending robust controls and developing comprehensive IT project plans.

• Spearheaded comprehensive data collection and analysis, identifying operational inefficiencies and mitigating fraud risks.
• Recommended and implemented robust controls for financial and IT systems, ensuring critical data integrity and security.
• Developed comprehensive IT project plans, effectively balancing objectives, technologies, and resource allocation.

Audited internal controls, interpreting regulatory compliance and guiding actions to safeguard institutional solvency, collaborating with senior management.

• Interpreted and applied new and revised laws and regulations, ensuring stringent regulatory compliance across operations.
• Guided strategic actions to safeguard institutional solvency, mitigating financial risks.
• Directed formal meetings with bank directors and trustees, presenting audit findings and recommendations.
• Collaborated effectively with senior management and external consultants to implement control improvements.

Supervised operations, leading large teams and high-value assets, and applying innovative problem-solving to achieve significant process improvements.

• Achieved significant improvements in operational processes, resulting in enhanced performance and efficiency.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in managing large teams and high-value assets, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Applied innovative approaches to problem-solving, consistently driving operational excellence across diverse projects.