Responsible AI Solution Risk Assessor
Microsoft · Posted Oct 13
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
Microsoft's Trust and Integrity Protection (TrIP) team works with other parts of Microsoft to ensure the company continues to be one of the most trusted in the world, with a focus on the responsible development and deployment of AI. The team evaluates AI use cases against Microsoft's Responsible AI principles, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. This role leads Responsible AI risk assessments for AI projects, collaborating with the Office of Responsible AI, product teams, legal, compliance, and engineering to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the development lifecycle.
What you will do
- Risk Assessment Ownership: Lead the Responsible AI risk assessment process for AI projects within your purview.
- Use Case Evaluation: Analyze proposed AI solutions for ethical, privacy, and security risks, including identifying sensitive use cases (e.g., facial recognition, biometric analysis, or legally sensitive applications).
- Escalation Management: Determine when use cases require escalation to internal review boards such as the Deployment Safety Board or other governance entities.
- Approval Coordination: Ensure all necessary approvals are obtained before development or deal sign-off, maintaining alignment with internal Responsible AI policies.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain thorough documentation of risk assessments, approvals, and mitigation strategies to support audit readiness and compliance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product teams, legal, compliance, and engineering to ensure risk considerations are addressed early in the development lifecycle.
- Policy Integration: Translate Responsible AI policies into actionable assessment criteria and workflows.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of risk assessment frameworks and tools based on emerging technologies and regulatory changes.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Ethics, Law, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in risk assessment, compliance, or governance roles, preferably in AI or emerging technologies.
- Familiarity with Responsible AI frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Government Intelligence, Security, or Information Technology, or related field AND 5+ years experience in Risk Management in the context of Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Analyst, Consulting, Auditing, Privacy, Security, Compliance, Government Intelligence, and/or Finance OR equivalent experience.
- Experience with internal governance processes such as AI review boards or safety panels.
- Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and bias mitigation techniques.
- Background in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government).
- Certifications in AI ethics, compliance, or risk management.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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