Job Specifications
The AI Risk/Governance Consultant plays a critical role in ensuring the responsible, compliant, and effective use of artificial intelligence across the organization. This position supports the AI Governance Council, coordinates cross-functional activities related to risk and compliance, and monitors emerging regulations and industry standards. The analyst is responsible for maintaining governance processes, tracking AI use cases and associated guardrails, and helping ensure the organization aligns with ethical, legal, and strategic AI principles.
Responsibilities Include:
Governance & Coordination
Serve as the primary coordinator for the AI Governance Council, including meeting scheduling, agenda planning, material preparation, and follow-up documentation.
Track decisions, action items, and policy updates stemming from council meetings.
Support the development and maintenance of the organization's AI governance framework, including policies, procedures, and review processes.
Regulatory & Policy Monitoring
Monitor and interpret AI-related regulatory updates, industry standards, and emerging risks at regional, national, and global levels.
Provide summaries, impact assessments, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of evolving best practices in responsible AI, transparency, fairness, and risk mitigation.
AI Inventory & Guardrail Management
Maintain a centralized inventory of all AI/ML solutions, including system details, risk classifications, data sources, owners, and lifecycle stages.
Ensure all AI solutions have corresponding governance guardrails, including documentation for model performance, ethical considerations, data usage, oversight requirements, and compliance checks.
Coordinate with data science, IT, legal, security, and business teams to keep solution records up to date.
Risk, Compliance & Policy Support
Support the risk assessment process for new and existing AI use cases.
Conduct or facilitate impact assessments (e.g., AI risk assessments, data privacy impact assessments).
Assist in drafting AI-related policies, standards, and guidelines in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Function as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure shared understanding of AI governance requirements.
Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and dashboards for leadership.
Support training, awareness, and communication initiatives related to responsible and compliant AI use.
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Data / Information Technology, Law, or related field.
5+ years of experience in governance, IT compliance, technology policy, risk management, or related areas.
Knowledge of governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001).
Professional knowledge of AI/ML concepts, lifecycle stages, risks, and ethical considerations (no coding expertise required, but technical literacy is critical).
Experience collaborating with stakeholders across legal, IT, data, business operations, and security.