Senior Associate, Technology Risk Advisory - AI Risk

rsm; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM is seeking an AI Risk Senior Associate to help clients strengthen technology, AI, and cybersecurity risk capabilities. You will support risk assessments, model governance, and data governance for AI/GenAI systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will evaluate cloud controls, data protections, and regulatory expectations, contributing to governance frameworks and client deliverables that translate complex AI concepts into business risk language.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science or related field.
• 2-5 years delivering technology solutions with AI/ML or GenAI exposure in regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of modern ML/GenAI stacks (Python, model development frameworks, embeddings, RAG).
• Hands-on contribution to model development, evaluation, or implementation.
• Experience assessing AI systems on cloud platforms (IAM, encryption, data governance).
• Strong software engineering fundamentals: APIs, data pipelines, testing, version control, CI/CD exposure.
• Excellent communication to translate technical concepts into business risk language.

Responsibilities

• AI/ML risk assessments, including model lifecycle controls and data governance.
• Evaluate IT, cloud, and data environment controls (IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring).
• Contribute to model documentation, testing artifacts, lineage tracking, and change management for AI systems.
• Support assessments related to GenAI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and digital transformation.
• Apply understanding of APIs, data pipelines, testing, and version control to evaluate technical risk.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, cybersecurity, model risk, and audit teams across defense lines.
• Prepare documentation and stakeholder-ready reporting that translates complex AI concepts into risk language.

Skills

AI/ML

Risk assessments

Cloud controls

Model governance

Data governance

Python

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

ML frameworks

Embeddings

RAG concepts

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

Role Overview

The Technology Risk Advisory - AI Risk Senior Associate will play a key role in helping clients strengthen their technology, AI, and cybersecurity risk capabilities. You'll support the design, assessment, and governance of AI and GenAI systems, evaluate cloud and data controls, and contribute to emerging risk frameworks that keep pace with rapid innovation.

This role blends hands‑on technical exposure with structured risk thinking-ideal for someone who can navigate both model development concepts and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• AI/ML Risk Assessments - Support and execute risk and compliance assessments for AI/ML and GenAI systems, including model lifecycle controls, data governance, and responsible AI considerations.
• Technology & Cloud Compliance - Evaluate IT, cloud, and data environment controls (IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring, network segmentation).
• Model Governance Support - Contribute to model documentation, testing artifacts, lineage tracking, and change management for AI systems.
• Emerging Technology Risk - Support assessments related to GenAI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Software & Data Engineering Fundamentals - Apply understanding of APIs, data pipelines, testing, and version control to evaluate technical risk.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Work with engineering, data science, cybersecurity, model risk, and audit teams across the 1st and 2nd lines of defense.
• Client Delivery - Support workplans, manage assigned tasks, gather requirements, and contribute to high‑quality client deliverables.
• Risk Translation - Translate technical design elements (data flows, model behavior, system architecture) into clear risk considerations.
• Communication & Reporting - Prepare documentation, assessment outputs, and stakeholder‑ready reporting that simplifies complex AI and technology concepts.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Risk, or related field.
• 2-5 years supporting delivery of technology solutions, with exposure to AI/ML or GenAI and experience in risk, compliance, audit, or regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of modern ML/GenAI stacks (Python, model development frameworks, embeddings, RAG concepts).
• Hands‑on contribution to model development, evaluation, or implementation.
• Experience assessing or implementing AI systems on cloud platforms (IAM, encryption, data governance, environment controls).
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals: APIs, data pipelines, testing, version control, CI/CD exposure.
• Ability to translate technical design into risk and control implications with guidance.
• Experience supporting AI governance and model risk documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
• Consulting fundamentals: requirement gathering, task management, coordination across teams.
• Effective communicator able to translate technical concepts into clear business and risk language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AAIA, AAISM, AIGP, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, or AI‑focused credentials.
• Experience with AI risk frameworks, responsible AI principles, or cloud compliance programs.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/o