AI Enablement & Governance Lead, Policy, Controls & Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of, develop, and uphold enterprise AI governance policies and standards, which encompass Responsible AI principles, acceptable use, documentation requirements, and risk thresholds.

• Create and sustain the AI policy hierarchy, ensuring alignment between enterprise policy, supporting standards, and control requirements.

• Convert regulatory expectations and industry frameworks, such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, into actionable policies and standards.

• Establish criteria for policy exceptions and define escalation pathways.

• Identify, define, and document AI governance controls throughout the AI lifecycle.

• Craft control statements that outline intent, scope, applicability, and expected evidence artifacts.

• Set minimum controls based on AI risk tiers, model characteristics, data sensitivity, and usage context.

• Collaborate with engineering, security, and delivery teams to integrate measurable controls into the SDLC and operational workflows.

• Maintain authoritative documentation of AI controls for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal assurance.

• Assist client-facing teams with AI governance content for inquiries, RFPs, and due diligence processes.

• Create business-friendly explanations of AI governance practices for clients and auditors.

• Support AI risk classification, documentation traceability, and readiness for audits.

• Prepare and maintain evidence related to AI governance for audits, regulatory reviews, and client inquiries.

• Monitor AI-related findings and remediation status to enhance governance policies, standards, and controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience in AI governance, model risk management, compliance, audit, privacy, or related risk functions.

• Possession of an industry certification such as Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP), Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA), Risk & AI Certificate (RAI), or a similar credential.

• Capability to translate complex technical AI concepts into policies, standards, and control requirements.

• A practical, risk-based mindset that balances compliance rigor with business adoption.

• Excellent written communication skills, sound judgment, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Work authorization in the employing country without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• Successful completion of a background check, as it pertains to the position.

• Ability to engage in video interviews; a camera-on culture is expected.

• Occasional travel to a physical Alight office may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One.

• Wellbeing programs.

• Retirement plans with contribution matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Opportunities for continuing education.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Flexible working arrangements whenever feasible.

• Competitive overall rewards package.

• Ongoing education and training.

• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility based on role and level.