AI Compliance Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by GDH
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: A senior AI compliance specialist is sought to lead the creation and execution of an enterprise AI governance framework, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The role involves managing AI-related policies, overseeing risk, and promoting responsible AI practices within the organization. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the specialist will collaborate with various teams to integrate compliance throughout the AI development lifecycle. This position is critical for navigating the evolving landscape of AI regulations and fostering a culture of compliance.
Key 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.
Key Skills:
- 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.
Salary (Rate): £39.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
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.