Senior AI Risk Analyst

Job DescriptionABOUT VICTAULICVictaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and InnovationAt Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.Let's Build a Better World Together.Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:• We build from within.• We stand behind our people.• We foster an environment for constant learning.• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.YOUR IMPACT STARTS HEREVictaulic's Enterprise Data & AI Services organization is scaling a formal AI Governance capability spanning policy, risk classification, vendor and model risk assessment, and platform-enabled compliance monitoring. As Senior AI Risk Analyst, you will execute and continuously improve Victaulic's AI risk assessment processes by evaluating AI use cases, vendor and model risk, and agentic and generative AI deployments against Victaulic's AI Governance Framework (V-RAIF) and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP v2.0). You will work hands-on in Victaulic's AI governance platform, Credo AI, and partner closely with Legal, Cybersecurity, Procurement, and business stakeholders to help AI adoption move quickly without introducing unmanaged risk.WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN• Execute end-to-end AI use case risk assessments using Victaulic's formal 41-item risk assessment checklist across six phases, producing clear risk ratings and mitigation recommendations.• Administer and continuously improve AI risk workflows in Credo AI, including intake forms, risk-scoring logic, evidence collection, and reporting dashboards.• Apply Victaulic's three-tier risk classification model to new AI agents, generative AI tools, and MCP or connector integrations as they move through the registration process.• Lead AI vendor and contract risk reviews, including data rights, intellectual property ownership, audit rights, and model change notification, in partnership with Legal and Procurement.• Build and maintain repeatable governance processes and playbooks for intake, triage, escalation, remediation tracking, and periodic reassessment so risk review scales with AI adoption across the business.• Prepare risk findings, metrics, and talking points for the AI Governance Committee and executive updates.• Monitor the regulatory and standards landscape, including NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and the EU AI Act, and translate relevant changes into updates to Victaulic's Acceptable Use Policy and governance artifacts.• Partner with AI Engineering, Data Governance, and AI Enablement & Adoption to ensure risk controls are embedded in delivery rather than added after the fact.• Support insurance and cyber-risk assessments related to AI use and contribute to incident and near-miss reviews involving AI systems.WHAT YOU BRING• 5+ years of experience in AI or technology risk, compliance, information security, or IT governance, including at least 2 years focused specifically on AI or machine learning risk.• Direct, hands-on experience configuring workflows, risk assessments, or governance reporting in Credo AI.• A demonstrated track record of building AI governance processes from the ground up, such as intake and triage workflows, risk classification models, or assessment checklists.• Working knowledge of AI risk and governance frameworks, such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or an equivalent framework, and how they translate into operational controls.• Experience evaluating third-party AI or SaaS vendor contracts for data rights, intellectual property, and audit-rights risk.• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for governance committees or senior stakeholders.• Structured, checklist-driven risk thinking balanced with pragmatic judgment about business impact.• Comfort operating with ambiguity while a governance program is being built.• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to work fluently with Legal, Cybersecurity, Procurement, and business and technical teams.• A platform-oriented mindset that treats Credo AI as a system to configure and improve, not simply a form to complete.• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Risk Management, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.WHAT SETS YOU APART• Familiarity with agentic AI and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration risk.• Certification such as CIPP/AI, AIGP, CISA, or CRISC.• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial enterprise IT environment.WHAT WE OFFERBuild A Better Career• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways - we build from within.• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.Build A Better Future• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.• Retirement savings plans with company match.• Life insurance and disability coverage.Build A Better You• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable.• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources.• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another.Build A Better World• Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIPVictaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYVictaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICYAll staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries, and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.Let's Build a Better World Together.victaulic.com/careersSummaryLocation:Type: Full time