Principal Financial Group - Data Governance Lead - NIST & GRC

Job title: Lead Data Governance (NIST & GRC) Post Type : Regular Full-Time Workplace Flexibility Option : In-Office few days a week (a minimum of 3 days in office) and Work from Home Responsibilities : Lead Data Governance Role (NIST framework and GRC) at Principal Financial Group. Are you ready to lead our data governance efforts and guide responsible AI practices? As the Lead Data Governance at Principal Financial Group, you will assess AI and advanced analytics use cases using ERAI frameworks, compliance standards, and ethical guidelines. This role offers an opportunity to improve processes, methodologies, and tools that keep our data-driven solutions flawless and world-class. Job Responsibilities: - Lead evaluations of AI and advanced analytics use cases in relation to ERAI frameworks, compliance standards, and ethical guidelines. - Evaluate risks related to bias, fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy, security, and societal impact. - Review and interpret technical documentation, solution builds, and implementation details from a risk and governance perspective. - Provide structured feedback to collaborators, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. - Support the continuous refinement of ERAI assessment processes, methodologies, and tools. - Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams to align evaluations with enterprise policies. - Mentor and support knowledge transfer within the ERAI team. - Serve as a reliable consultant to internal committees and governance forums regarding responsible AI practices. Qualifications: Job Requirements: - 7 to 10 years of experience in evaluating advanced technology or data-driven solutions with a focus on risk, compliance, or governance. - Demonstrated experience reviewing technical/business documentation and translating it into structured assessments. - Experience with NIST framework and GRC is mandatory for this position. - Strong understanding of regulatory and legal considerations surrounding AI and data use. - Proven ability to assess ethical implications of AI-enabled solutions. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders. - Hands-on experience in AI Governance/ethical AI development or deployment (e.g., building solutions with embedded fairness, transparency, or accountability safeguards). - Exposure to industry frameworks for responsible AI (e.g.: NIST AI RMF). Additional Information: Experience Principal: At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we are imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. 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.