Michael Pircio

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.