Remote Senior AI Governance & Risk Lead

Principal International; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Eligible

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Principal Global Investors is seeking a Senior AI Governance Analyst to join the ERAI Governance program. You will lead operationalization of AI risk assessments, drive maturity of processes, and partner across Risk, Governance, Data & Analytics, and Technology to ensure responsible AI use.

You will design scalable governance practices, develop dashboards, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and training across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in risk management, data governance, privacy, compliance, legal, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years focused on AI governance, responsible AI, AI risk management, or related AI oversight activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading transformational change initiatives, including designing and implementing new frameworks, processes, operating models, or organizational capabilities while driving stakeholder adoption and measurable business outcomes.
• Skilled at collaborating with diverse stakeholders and influencing outcomes without formal authority.
• Strong mentorship skills and the ability to lead and guide others without direct leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to audiences ranging from executive leadership to individual contributors and translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the design of the AI use case risk assessment process and operationalize assessment methodologies.
• Oversee quality, consistency, and transparency of assessment activities and monitor queues and turnaround times.
• Partner with IT, Risk, Privacy, Compliance, AI Enablement, Technology, Data Science, and business teams to research and resolve AI risk concerns.
• Develop dashboards, reporting, and insights related to risk exposure, regulatory compliance, and program performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technical teams on AI risks and governance requirements.

Skills

AI governance experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentorship

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Credo.AI

ServiceNow

Job description

Principal Global Investors is seeking a Senior AI Governance Analyst to join the ERAI Governance program. You will lead operationalization of AI risk assessments, drive maturity of processes, and partner across Risk, Governance, Data & Analytics, and Technology to ensure responsible AI use.

You will design scalable governance practices, develop dashboards, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and training across the enterprise.