Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance Xero’s frameworks for privacy, data, and AI governance.

• Facilitate the swift and responsible utilization of data along with the adoption and deployment of AI throughout the organization.

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

• Promote the acceptance of governance guidance.

• Provide impactful literacy programs and customized educational resources.

• Enhance data and AI capabilities across Xero.

• Work alongside Regulatory, Privacy, and Risk functions to adapt to evolving legislation and customer expectations.

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

• Co-create practical approaches to data and AI governance that address issues of bias, transparency, and explainability.

• Report to the Director of Data & AI Governance while collaborating with teams in Product, Privacy, Security, Regulatory, Risk, and Government Relations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive understanding of data governance frameworks and practices.

• Experience in establishing stewardship models and governance forums.

• Familiarity with data catalogs and data quality platforms.

• Recent practical experience in AI governance.

• Capability to comprehend AI systems and address ethical, regulatory, and operational challenges of responsible AI at scale.

• Experience collaborating with engineers and technical specialists.

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

• Practical experience in bridging policy and technical implementation.

• Ability to simplify complex regulatory and policy requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

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

• Knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act, and CCPA.

• Understanding of ISO 27001/SOC2 certification frameworks.

• A growth mindset and a passion for automating processes, improving systems, and sharing insights.

🏝️ 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 to bring hybrid teams together for in-person connection and collaborative efforts.

• A fair and supportive recruitment experience.

• Recruitment accommodations or adjustments, including modified interview formats, extra assessment time, or assistive technology.

• Possible consideration for other current or future opportunities if application information is retained.

• Background checks conducted with consent and relevant checks completed.