Lead AI Governance and Risk Implementation (1881

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.
• Clear 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.