Senior AI Governance & Risk Advisor

PwC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Associate on the AI Governance team within the Digital Assurance & Technology group. You will manage engagements that assess governance, risk, and control programs and translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

You will join the Risk and Compliance group, applying broad methodologies to deliver client-ready deliverables and helping shape AI governance practices across engagements with a focus on industry standards and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in AI/ML governance, risk, controls, or audit is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI lifecycles and risk frameworks such as NIST and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide risk management solutions for clients
• Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to understand and anticipate their needs
• Utilizing critical thinking to break down complex concepts and develop actionable insights
• Applying risk governance methodologies to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks
• Interpreting data to inform strategic recommendations and support decision‑making processes
• Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with firm guidelines and independence requirements
• Collaborating with teams to generate innovative ideas and solve regulatory compliance challenges
• Mentoring junior team members to foster their development and enhance team performance

Skills

AI governance

Risk governance

Client relationships

Data interpretation

Critical thinking

Ambiguity navigation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Associate on the AI Governance team within the Digital Assurance & Technology group. You will manage engagements that assess governance, risk, and control programs and translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

You will join the Risk and Compliance group, applying broad methodologies to deliver client-ready deliverables and helping shape AI governance practices across engagements with a focus on industry standards and professional ethics.