Hiring: AI Governance Lead Company: Ascot Group Location: Iselin, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:35:45 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Azure, LLM, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10 years of experience in AI, data science, risk, or governance Required Skills: •This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. •The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our Client Centric, Risk Centric and Technology Centric strategies. •Built to be resilient, Ascot offers clients leading financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service — both pre- and post-claims. Ascot exists to solve for our clients’ brightest tomorrow, through agility, collaboration, resilience, and discipline. •Own and evolve the enterprise AI governance framework, including policies, standards, and controls •Define and maintain AI risk classification models (e.g., high vs. low risk based on impact, autonomy, data sensitivity) •Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations (NAIC AI Principles, UK/EU guidance, model risk management) •Continue to improve and define governance standards for: Generative AI (e.g., Copilot, external models), Predictive models (pricing, underwriting, claims), Third-party/vendor AI solutions •Lead the AI intake and assessment process using risk scoring frameworks (e.g., fairness, explainability, reversibility, exposure) Qualifications: •A minimum of 10 years of experience in AI, data science, risk, or governance •Strong understanding of: AI/ML lifecycle and model risk and Generative AI (LLMs) and emerging risks •Operational familiarity with platforms like Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Palantir, or Guidewire is preferred •Background in model validation, audit, or regulatory engagement is preferred •Proven experience working with legal, compliance, and risk functions Compensation: •$185,000 - $200,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!