AI Security & Governance

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About the Role
This is a strategic enablement position at the intersection of AI innovation, security, and compliance. You will act as a trusted partner to business, innovation, and product teams — helping them move fast while ensuring risks are managed proportionately. Rather than being a barrier, you will make secure and compliant AI adoption a competitive advantage for NRI.
Key Accountabilities
AI Security & Governance
Provide pragmatic, risk-proportionate guidance and controls to enable AI initiatives.
Identify and manage AI-related security risks (data usage, model risks, third-party tools).
Conduct risk and control assessments for new AI technologies and business initiatives.
Ensure alignment with privacy, data protection, and regulatory requirements
Support compliance with standards including ISO 42001, SOC2, and emerging AI regulations.
Monitor AI security, privacy, and regulatory developments and evolve internal governance practices.
Stakeholder Engagement & Assurance
Partner closely with business units, IT, Legal, innovation teams, and leadership to drive secure AI adoption.
Develop reporting, dashboards, and metrics for governance forums.
Support client assurance activities including security assessments, audits, and RFPs.
Lead responses to regulatory, audit, and third-party reviews.
Additional Responsibilities
Contribute to broader information security, risk, compliance, and assurance initiatives.
Drive innovation and strategic initiatives from a security and governance lens.
Skills, Experience & Role Fit
Good practical experience in information security, governance, risk, or compliance.
Good understanding of AI/ML concepts and associated risks.
Good practical knowledge of AI security and governance, with strong attention to detail.
A hands-on specialist, ideally with approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work closely with Information Security management, contribute ideas, and take ownership of agreed priorities.
Suitability for a hands-on individual-contributor role, with flexibility, collaboration, comfort with changing priorities, and openness to feedback.
Familiarity with data protection and privacy principles (e.g., GDPR, APPs).
Awareness of AI governance frameworks (ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF – highly regarded).
Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, IT, or related field (desirable).
Relevant certifications (desirable): CISSP, CISM, or AI governance/ethics certifications.
If you are passionate about enabling innovation through smart governance and want to shape the future of AI at a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a brief note on why you’re interested in this role.
NRI Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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