New York , New York
|Hybrid
|Contract
New York, New York
|Hybrid
|Contract
Join a dynamic AI Risk Governance program where you’ll play a hands-on role in strengthening governance processes, supporting cross-functional coordination, and helping ensure clear execution across a complex enterprise environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing program coordination, document development, and stakeholder communication in a fast-moving setting.
Responsibilities
- Support the AI risk review intake process and governance workflow from end to end.
- Coordinate working group meetings, including agendas, pre-read materials, briefing documents, and follow-up on action items.
- Help connect second-line governance functions to ensure smooth handoffs and timely issue resolution.
- Track open actions, milestones, and escalations across the program and prepare clear status updates.
- Create concise briefing materials and executive-ready updates for leadership and committee audiences.
- Build and maintain project plans that keep governance deliverables moving from planning through execution.
- Develop and refine governance documentation such as policies, procedures, standards, templates, and reference materials.
- Draft stakeholder communications, training resources, and program updates that support adoption and clarity.
Skills
- 5–10 years of experience in a second-line governance, risk, or compliance function, ideally within the insurance industry.
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce polished, executive-level materials.
- Working knowledge of AI governance concepts, including use-case risk assessment, responsible AI principles, and regulatory expectations.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and similar governance models.
- Ability to shift comfortably between planning, coordination, and hands-on execution.
- Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and comfort working in an active program environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting an AI governance, model risk, or enterprise risk program.
- PMP and/or AIGP certification.
- Experience creating policies, procedures, standards, templates, or other governance documentation.
- Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or committee-level audiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence progress through clear communication.
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are motivated to help build strong, equitable, and effective solutions.
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