What You'll DoThe Ethical and Responsible AI (ERAI) Program ensures that AI across the enterprise is designed, developed, and deployed in ways that are safe, secure, transparent, and human-centered. Through a principled AI governance framework aligned with global regulations and aligned across all risk domains, ERAI enables teams to innovate responsibly while maintaining trust and integrity.
What you will be doing:- 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.
Who You AreWe are looking for someone with:- 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.
Salary Range InformationSalary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range$94000 - $156000 / year
Time Off ProgramFlexible 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. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension EligibleYes
Additional InformationWork EnvironmentsThis role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and for Employment-Based ImmigrantsInvestment Code of Ethics For Principal Global Investors positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees - individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we're an exceptional place to grow your career.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting WindowWe will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Date First Posted (TTF)1/30/2026
Latest Post Date: Careers - US1/30/2026
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