Principal Financial Group · 16 hours ago
AI Governance Analyst II (Hybrid)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $156K/yr
4+ years expPrincipal Financial Group is committed to ensuring that AI across the enterprise is designed and deployed responsibly. The AI Governance Analyst II will review AI use case documentation, conduct risk assessments, and provide guidance on governance requirements to ensure adherence to ethical AI practices.
Financial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review and validate AI use case documentation (model cards, risk assessments, approvals). Ensure adherence to governance checkpoints during development and deployment
Conduct and document risk assessments (privacy, security, fairness, robustness, compliance); recommend mitigations and monitor follow through
Provide guidance to business and technical teams on governance requirements. Contribute to training materials and awareness sessions for Responsible AI practices
Analyze governance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Prepare reports for leadership on compliance status and risk indicators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, risk management, or a related field
4+ years of progressive experience in data governance, risk management, technology strategy, compliance, or related disciplines
Hands-on experience in governance, risk management, or compliance; prior involvement in AI governance activities such as AI use case risk assessment and inventory, model lifecycle documentation, policy implementation, or other risk assessments preferred
Working knowledge of AI governance tools or platforms (e.g., model registries, dashboards, MLOps) and ability to apply them in day-to-day tasks
Solid understanding of AI concepts, responsible AI principles, and emerging governance standards; ability to interpret and apply AI risk management and ethical AI practices in practical scenarios
Experience supporting or coordinating work with cross-functional teams and ability to manage deliverables independently
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to guide stakeholders on governance requirements and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
Ability to evaluate and enhance operational processes, improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of AI governance activities
Preferred
Prior involvement in AI governance activities such as AI use case risk assessment and inventory, model lifecycle documentation, policy implementation, or other risk assessments
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Pension Eligible
Company
Principal Financial Group
Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Houston
President and CEO
Liliana (Lil) Waters, CPA, FLMI
CFO – US Distribution
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