AI Risk Governance Consultant Manager

Main Digital•Mclean, VA

About The Position

We are seeking an AI Risk Governance Consultant to support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities across the enterprise. This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong understanding of risk management principles with a practical knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their business applications. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, highly analytical, and comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving environment. We are looking for someone who can evaluate new AI solutions, identify potential risks, recommend appropriate controls, and help guide initiatives through governance and risk review processes. Success in this role requires the ability to bridge business, technology, and risk perspectives while enabling innovation to move forward responsibly. Reporting to program leadership, as a Full-Time Specialist on our team, you will support the evaluation, governance, and risk management of artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. You will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, data professionals, and risk partners to assess proposed AI use cases and ensure alignment with enterprise governance standards. This role combines hands-on risk assessment execution with ongoing support for the maturation of AI governance capabilities. You will evaluate new AI solutions entering the organization, identify and document risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and facilitate governance activities that enable responsible deployment of AI technologies.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in risk management, technology risk, model risk, governance, compliance, cybersecurity, data governance, or related disciplines
Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and emerging AI technologies
Experience assessing technology-related risks and developing practical mitigation strategies and controls
Ability to understand technical solutions and translate technical concepts into business and risk implications
Experience conducting assessments, documenting findings, and producing risk-related deliverables
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity in a rapidly evolving technology landscape

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting governance, regulatory, compliance, or risk management programs within financial services or highly regulated environments preferred
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, model governance, or technology risk management practices preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate incoming AI solutions and use cases to understand business objectives, technical approaches, and implementation considerations
Conduct risk assessments for AI-enabled capabilities, identifying potential technology, operational, compliance, security, data, and model-related risks
Document assessment findings, risk observations, and recommended mitigation strategies
Partner with business, technology, and risk stakeholders to develop practical controls and remediation approaches
Support AI governance review processes by coordinating assessments, gathering required documentation, and facilitating stakeholder engagement
Guide AI initiatives through established governance and approval workflows
Monitor emerging AI technologies and industry practices to help identify new risks, opportunities, and governance considerations
Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of AI governance standards, processes, and assessment methodologies
Develop reports, presentations, and governance artifacts that communicate risks, recommendations, and assessment outcomes to stakeholders and leadership
Promote responsible AI adoption by helping teams balance innovation, risk management, regulatory considerations, and business objectives