NOTE: HYBRID work model, 3-days on-site in Toronto/week

Type: 12-month contract

Rate: $150-170/hr

SKILLS: 5+ years AI, ISO 42001, NST AI RMF, risk, governance, strategy

DESCRIPTION:

- The contractor will support the operationalization of enterprise AI standards, responsible AI guardrails, and AI risk management practices aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
- The contractor will take the insights of a recent independent maturity assessment and work to integrate findings and observations into practical standards, controls, workflows, and playbooks that exist or can be adopted across Technology, Risk, Legal/Compliance, Procurement, Audit , and business teams.

The contractor will partner with Technology, Risk, Legal/Compliance, Procurement, Audit, and business stakeholders to implement AI governance and risk controls aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework .

- Apply NIST AI RMF concepts across the AI lifecycle, including integration into existing governance, risk management, and monitoring activities.
- Develop, implement, and operationalize AI governance standards, procedures, and guidance aligned with the NIST AI RMF maturity assessment findings.
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions and help establish a sustainable AI governance operating model.
- Develop scalable workflows and control guidance to support consistent AI governance implementation across the enterprise.
- Translate AI principles and risk requirements into clear control expectations, review checkpoints, and implementation guidance.
- Develop executive-level presentation materials to communicate NIST AI RMF priorities, implementation progress, and key risk considerations.
- Partner with the Project Manager to support workstream planning, monitor deliverables, and enable timely execution against agreed priorities.





REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, risk management, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as ISO 42001 Lead Implementer, AIGP, or equivalent.
- Comfortable working through ambiguity and aligning stakeholders around clear decisions
- Able to balance governance requirements with practical implementation, operational usability, and business enablement.
- Transparent communicator with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong enterprise risk mindset.
- Strong knowledge of technology governance frameworks, technology architecture, and risk management.
- Working knowledge of the NIST AI RMF , responsible AI principles, AI lifecycle governance, and AI risk management practices.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, including model development, deployment, monitoring, and generative AI risks.
- Strong writing, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms or workflow automation platforms
- 8+ years of experience in technology policy and risk management initiatives across AI and emerging technology, cybersecurity, compliance, or large-scale program implementation.
- Experience in financial services, pension, asset management, or another regulated technology environment
- Proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Experience with AI governance, large language model risk management, AI vendor assessments, or enterprise AI enablement programs.
- Experience developing standards, inventories, RACIs, risk registers, dashboards, playbooks, workflows, and executive materials .

NOTE: As part of our hiring process, we use AI‑based systems to support initial applicant screening.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead AI Governance and Risk Implementation (1881) (Toronto)
🏢 Direct IT Recruiting
📍 Toronto