Senior AI Governance Consultant

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized Big 4 firm specializing in audit and consulting is seeking a Senior AI Governance Consultant. This role offers hands-on exposure to AI governance and risk audit initiatives, requiring strong expertise in controls testing and regulatory compliance. Join a high-performing team to tackle complex AI risk challenges while advancing your career in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• 4–9 years of experience in AI governance audits, controls testing, or risk consulting.
• Strong knowledge of AI governance frameworks and compliance standards.
• Background in regulatory, risk, or tech environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits focused on AI governance frameworks and risk controls.
• Perform testing of controls to assess the strength of AI risk management.
• Evaluate AI systems for regulatory and governance policy compliance.

Skills

AI governance frameworks

Controls testing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk, IT, business, or a related field

Job description

A globally recognized Big 4 firm specializing in audit and consulting is hiring a Senior AI Governance Consultant to join their Risk and Compliance team. This role provides hands-on exposure to pioneering AI governance and risk audit initiatives. It’s a great fit for professionals with deep experience in AI risk, controls testing, and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Leadership, you’ll lead AI governance audits, conduct detailed controls testing, and ensure AI systems align with regulatory and internal governance standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead audits focused on AI governance frameworks and risk controls
• Perform testing of controls to assess the strength of AI risk management
• Evaluate AI systems for regulatory and governance policy compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and resolve governance gaps
• Deliver clear reports and improvement recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Stay up to date on emerging AI regulations and best practices
• Handle high-priority deliverables in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in risk, IT, business, or a related field
• 4–9 years of experience in AI governance audits, controls testing, or risk consulting
• Strong knowledge of AI governance frameworks, audit techniques, and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in hybrid or fully remote setups
• Background in regulatory, risk, or tech environments is a plus

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to be part of innovative, high-impact AI audit projects within a collaborative and high-performing team. You'll gain exposure to complex AI risk challenges while advancing your expertise in a rapidly evolving field.