AI Risk Specialist

IAG; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boosted superannuation 13%

20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave

Up to 50% off personal insurance

Partner discounts on private health, 3

Industry-leading 20 weeks paid Par ent

Job summary

IAG is Australia and New Zealand’s largest general insurer. This AI Risk Specialist role focuses on shaping risk oversight for AI, reviewing use cases and controls, and partnering with technology and governance teams to support responsible AI adoption across the organisation.

Based in Gadigal Country (Sydney), Naarm (Melbourne) or Meanjin (Brisbane), you will turn emerging AI risk into practical guidance, influence decision making at scale, and help build capability in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI risk, model risk or risk governance.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear, practical advice.
• Comfort engaging with stakeholders and challenging ideas.

Responsibilities

• Shape and strengthen AI risk oversight practices across the organisation.
• Review AI use cases, controls and risk assessments for responsible AI adoption.
• Develop assurance activities to identify emerging risks and provide insights.
• Analyse AI risk events and trends to identify themes and improvements.
• Monitor AI governance developments and translate risk into business insights.
• Collaborate with technology, risk and governance teams to influence outcomes.

Skills

AI risk

Model risk

Risk governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory awareness

Job description

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Shape the future of AI risk at IAG and help build capability in one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of technology today.

As an AI Risk Specialist, you'll join a team investing in new capability to support the safe, responsible and effective use of AI across the organisation. This is more than a governance role. You'll work at the intersection of technology, risk and innovation, helping to assess emerging AI use cases, challenge thinking, identify new risks and provide insights that influence decision making at scale. If you're energised by emerging technology and enjoy turning complexity into clarity, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney), Naarm (Melbourne) or Meanjin (Brisbane).

What You’ll Do

• Shape and strengthen AI risk oversight practices, helping establish a consistent and effective approach across the organisation.
• Review and challenge AI use cases, controls and risk assessments to support responsible and informed adoption of AI technologies.
• Develop assurance activities that identify emerging risks, uncover insights and provide confidence in AI related decision making.
• Analyse AI risk events, trends and control outcomes to identify themes and recommend practical improvements.
• Monitor developments in AI, AI governance and AI-related regulation, translating emerging risks into meaningful business insights.
• Partner with stakeholders across technology, risk and governance teams to influence outcomes and support effective risk management.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in AI risk, model risk and risk management, assurance or governance.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and how organisations use AI responsibly.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear and practical advice.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders and constructively challenging ideas.
• Experience working within regulated industries, financial services or large organisations.
• Understanding of AI, machine learning, automation or model governance concepts.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for building capability in an emerging field.

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
• employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Thursday 22 October 2026 11:59PM AEST

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.