AI Compliance Specialist

Role Summary
A senior AI compliance specialist is required to lead the development and implementation of an enterprise AI governance framework. This role involves overseeing AI-related policies, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards, and embedding compliance into AI development processes. The position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and plays a critical role in managing AI risk, regulatory monitoring, and fostering a culture of responsible AI use across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise AI governance framework, policies, and standards in alignment with global regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage an AI use case inventory, classifying AI systems by risk level following EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF criteria.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, Data Science, and Product teams to incorporate compliance checkpoints throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Draft, review, and update AI acceptable use policies, third-party vendor standards, and customer-facing AI disclosures.
• Serve as subject matter expert on AI regulations, including EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, CCPA, and emerging U.S. AI legislation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely analysis of new or proposed laws affecting AI operations.
• Coordinate regulatory inquiries, audits, and certifications related to AI systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and conformity evaluations for high-risk AI applications, including bias audits and transparency reviews.
• Identify compliance gaps and develop remediation plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Create and deliver AI compliance training programs and foster a responsible AI culture through awareness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, data privacy, or related fields, with at least 3 years focused on AI or technology governance.
• Extensive knowledge of the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and ISO/IEC 42001 standards.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA as they relate to AI and machine learning.
• Proven ability to develop enterprise-level governance frameworks, policies, and training programs.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex regulatory requirements for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across departments in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, AIGP, CDPO, or equivalent are preferred.
• Knowledge of AI/ML model development pipelines, MLOps practices, and responsible AI tools like IBM OpenScale or Microsoft Responsible AI Dashboard is a plus.
• Experience supporting AI audits, conformity assessments, or third-party risk reviews is desirable.
• Sector-specific AI guidance familiarity (e.g., NIST CSF, FedRAMP) is advantageous.

Publishing Pay Range: $45.00 – $51.00 Hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.