Governance & Risk Specialist

We are seeking a Governance & Risk Specialist to establish and oversee the governance frameworks that ensure safe, compliant, and responsible use of AI systems. In this role, you will classify risks, maintain documentation, align with regulatory and industry standards, and enforce governance checkpoints. You’ll also ensure proper audit trails, accountability measures, and contract safeguards for AI vendor relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Risk & Compliance : Classify risks for AI systems and complete Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
• Documentation : Maintain “agent cards” that record purpose, limitations, lineage, and performance characteristics of deployed AI agents.
• Standards Alignment : Map organizational practices to regulatory and industry frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO standards, EU AI Act, GDPR, etc.).
• Governance Gates : Operate governance checkpoints across the AI lifecycle, ensuring audit trails for key decisions.
• Accountability : Require joint human+agent metrics and evidence of adoption to validate responsible use.
• Contract Oversight : Ensure contracts with vendors include appropriate language to limit ownership and liability for AI-related incidents.
• Continuous Improvement : Partner with engineering, security, and legal teams to refine governance practices as AI technologies and regulations evolve.

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