**Position Purpose:** We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated **AI Risk Manager** to establish, enhance, and manage the governance and risk posture of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) across our organization. This individual will be instrumental in developing the strategy and framework for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring AI-specific risks, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and aligning our practices with industry best standards. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical innovation, business strategy, and responsible governance. **Key Responsibilities:** **AI Risk Management & Framework** + **Design and Implement:** Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive **AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)** tailored to our company's operations and risk appetite, aligning with best practices such as the **NIST AI RMF** , ISO 42001, and other relevant global standards. + **Risk Identification & Assessment:** Establish processes for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing AI-related risks, including (but not limited to) bias, fairness, transparency, explainability, safety, data privacy, intellectual property, and model robustness. + **Control Implementation:** Partner with technical teams (Architecture, Engineering, Data Science) to design and enhance **AI-specific policies, controls, and guardrails** that mitigate identified risks throughout the AI/ML lifecycle (design, development, deployment, and monitoring). + **Monitoring & Reporting:** Develop key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to continuously monitor the effectiveness of AI risk controls and report the overall AI risk posture to senior leadership and relevant governance committees. **Governance, Policy & Compliance** + **Regulatory Analysis:** Proactively monitor the rapidly evolving global AI regulatory landscape (e.g., EU AI Act, various state/national-level proposals) and translate these requirements into actionable internal policies and compliance programs. + **Cross-Functional Liaison:** Act as the **primary AI risk liaison** and subject matter expert, fostering close partnerships with key stakeholders including but not limited to: + **Legal/Compliance:** To ensure adherence to current and future AI regulations and legal obligations. + **Privacy/Data Governance:** To address data usage, anonymization, and privacy-enhancing technologies within AI systems. + **GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance):** To integrate AI risk management into the enterprise risk framework. + **Architecture/Engineering:** To ensure AI systems are built securely and according to established policies. **Required Qualifications:** + **Experience:** 5+ years of experience in **Risk Management, Information Security, Data Governance, or GRC** , with a minimum of 2-3 years focused specifically on **AI/ML risk, governance, or ethics** . + **Technical Knowledge:** Deep understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, different model types, and the unique risks associated with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and traditional ML. + **Framework Expertise:** Demonstrated experience developing and implementing risk frameworks, with strong familiarity with established standards such as the **NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)** , ISO 42001, or equivalent industry guidance. + **Communication:** Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly to both executive leadership and technical specialists. **Preferred Certifications & Skills:** + **Relevant Certifications (Highly Preferred):** + Certified in Responsible AI/AI Governance (e.g., **AI Governance Professional (AIGP)** , **Certified AI Risk Manager** ) + Certifications in Risk, Privacy, or Information Security (e.g., **CRISC, CISM, CIPP/E or CIPP/US, CISSP** ). + **Legal Acumen:** Knowledge of key global data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). **Key Responsibilities:** + 100% Deliver Execution, Plans & Aligns, Develop Others - Collaborate across teams to reduce vulnerabilities, risks and incident management; Drive execution of solution delivery; Guide teams in strategy, alignment, analysis and execution to ensure priorities objectives/deliverable are met; Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to direct reports **Direct Manager/Direct Reports:** + This position typically reports to Sr. Manager or Director + This position has 6-10 Direct Reports **Travel Requirements:** + Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. **Physical Requirements:** + Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. **Working Conditions:** + Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Must be eighteen years of age or older. + Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 2+ years of previous leadership experience **Minimum Education:** + The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. **Minimum Years of Work Experience:** + 8 **Competencies:** + Decision Quality + Drives Engagement + Develops Talent + Manages Conflict We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Apply End Date: 11/04/2025 - $170,000.00 - $240,000.00