AI Security Risk Manager

Our partner, a leading organization at the forefront of the financial services industry, is seeking a visionary professional to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to **shape the future of secure artificial intelligence** within an enterprise-level environment, directly impacting how cutting-edge AI technologies are developed, deployed, and protected. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding innovative solutions and ensuring robust risk management as the organization navigates new frontiers in AI.

This role offers the chance to spearhead the design and implementation of critical AI risk controls, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the secure adoption of transformative technologies. If you are passionate about the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and risk management, and eager to make a significant impact, this is your moment.

**What You'll Do:**

As a key contributor, you will be instrumental in building and maturing the AI security posture for a forward-thinking organization. Your work will directly enable the safe and responsible use of AI, protecting both the business and its customers. You will:

* Lead the identification, assessment, and continuous monitoring of risks inherent in AI systems, addressing critical areas such as model integrity, adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and privacy.
* Design, develop, and implement robust control mechanisms to mitigate AI-related risks, including comprehensive model validation, explainability frameworks, and secure data handling practices.
* Ensure rigorous adherence to internal policies and relevant external regulations and industry risk frameworks governing AI and cybersecurity.
* Provide essential support during audits and regulatory examinations focused on AI and cybersecurity risk, demonstrating the organization's commitment to compliance.
* Develop and track key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to provide clear insights into the organization's AI security posture, driving informed decision-making.
* Deliver regular, impactful reports to senior leadership and risk committees, detailing AI risk trends and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
* Stay at the cutting edge of the field, continuously monitoring emerging AI threats, technologies, and best practices to proactively adapt and strengthen defenses.
* Oversee governance insights, manage vendor relationships related to risk, and apply cybersecurity risk assessments to AI use cases, identifying and addressing potential blockers.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a closely related technical field.
* A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in technology risk or cybersecurity, with at least 1-2 years specifically dedicated to AI/Machine Learning systems.
* Deep understanding of the entire AI/ML lifecycle, including model governance principles and their security implications.
* Proven familiarity with industry-standard risk frameworks and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, data governance best practices, and secure software development methodologies.
* Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving complex initiatives.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
* Specialized AI-specific certifications, demonstrating expertise in AI risk management.
* Prior experience with financial industry regulations and their application to technology risk.

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