Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance Xero’s frameworks for privacy, data, and AI governance to facilitate responsible data utilization and the adoption and deployment of AI.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert governance policies and requirements into practical and user-friendly guidance.

• Support the widespread adoption of governance guidelines.

• Deliver impactful literacy programs and customized educational resources to enhance data and AI capabilities throughout Xero.

• Work alongside Regulatory, Privacy, and Risk departments to respond to changing legislation and customer expectations.

• Co-create pragmatic governance strategies for data and AI that address issues of bias, transparency, and explainability.

• Provide advice to decision-makers on governance frameworks to ensure safe experimentation and development.

• Engage with Product, Privacy, Security, Regulatory, Risk, and Government Relations teams.

• Report directly to the Director of Data & AI Governance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices.

• Proven experience in establishing stewardship models and governance forums.

• Experience in supporting data catalogs and data quality platforms.

• Recent hands-on experience in AI governance.

• Ability to comprehend AI systems and navigate the ethical, regulatory, and operational challenges associated with responsible AI at scale.

• Technical expertise in data architecture, data quality, and data lineage.

• Practical experience in bridging policy and technical implementation.

• Capability to translate complex regulatory and policy requirements into clear, actionable guidance for varied audiences.

• Proficient in explaining governance concepts to technical subject matter experts and technical concepts to policy stakeholders.

• Familiarity with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and CCPA.

• Knowledge of ISO 27001/SOC 2 certification frameworks.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster trust.

• A growth mindset with a drive to automate, enhance, and disseminate knowledge.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote working options available for candidates located within three hours of the AEST time zone across Australia and New Zealand.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Boost days for hybrid team members to meet and collaborate in person.

• A fair and supportive recruitment process.

• Accommodations or adjustments during the selection process, including modified interview formats, additional assessment time, and assistive technology.

• Opportunities for professional development through literacy programs and tailored educational resources.

• Chance to work on responsible AI and data governance initiatives alongside cross-functional teams.