Senior Analyst AI Governance, Risk & Privacy Compliance

Job Title : Senior Analyst – AI Governance, Risk & Privacy Compliance Location : Remote About The Company A leading global consumer brand with a strong commitment to data ethics, privacy, and responsible AI innovation. The organization is building a next-generation framework that ensures the safe, compliant, and transparent use of data and AI technologies across all products and customer touchpoints. The company’s Data Protection and Privacy function serves as a Center of Excellence , driving enterprise-wide alignment on privacy, governance, and risk standards that safeguard consumer trust and enable compliant data-driven innovation. Job Summary The Senior Analyst – AI Governance, Risk & Privacy Compliance will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of enterprise-wide AI governance and privacy programs. This position will focus on assessing risk, ensuring compliance with evolving state-level consumer privacy laws, and implementing best practices across AI governance, privacy operations, and data risk management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on practitioner experienced in operationalizing AI governance frameworks—not a legal advisor, but someone who has designed, implemented, and managed these programs in practice. This role will also collaborate closely with cross-functional “squad” teams to embed responsible data and AI practices into new products and personalization initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Support the design and implementation of AI governance and privacy risk frameworks , ensuring alignment with regulatory and ethical standards. • Evaluate AI systems and data-driven products for compliance with state-level consumer privacy regulations and internal governance policies. • Partner with product and engineering squads to guide privacy-by-design and responsible AI practices throughout the data lifecycle. • Lead assessments of AI model transparency, data handling, and bias mitigation processes. • Collaborate with Privacy, Data Governance, and Risk teams to monitor compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions. • Develop and maintain key metrics and reporting dashboards to track AI governance and privacy compliance effectiveness. • Serve as an internal advisor on AI risk and privacy best practices, providing education and operational guidance across business units. • Participate in governance reviews, risk assessments, and readiness evaluations for new data products and AI initiatives. Requirements • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Privacy, Risk Management, or related field. • Experience: • 6+ years of experience in Privacy, Risk, or Data Governance functions, with at least 2+ years focused on AI governance or responsible AI initiatives . • Demonstrated experience implementing privacy operations or AI compliance programs (not policy-only roles). • Hands-on experience with Privacy Trust and Compliance platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, or Dataiku . • Experience working within agile, cross-functional teams or “squad” models preferred. • Exposure to consumer-focused industries and state-level privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA, CPA, VCDPA). • Skills: • Deep understanding of AI governance frameworks , data ethics , and privacy-by-design principles. • Strong knowledge of risk evaluation , control design , and compliance monitoring processes. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. • Strategic thinker who can translate policy into actionable implementation guidance. Preferred Qualifications • Certification in AI Governance , Privacy (CIPP/US, CIPM) , or Risk Management . • Familiarity with data mesh , data governance models , or privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) . • Experience using OneTrust , TrustArc , or similar tools for privacy management and AI risk assessment. • Prior experience in regulated or compliance-driven industries (excluding healthcare or finance). Contract Details • 6-month contract with the option to hire • Start Date: January (offers targeted for mid-December; interviews to begin mid-November)