The Control Evidence & Assurance Lead is a senior technical leadership role responsible for ensuring AI controls are working through rigorous evaluation and documentation.
You will design and assure the effectiveness of the evaluation framework that verifies the controls operate effectively
Partner with control owners across the enterprise to maintain control efficacy
Generate audit-ready evidence that proves controls reduce risk
Translate control requirements into testable assertions
Establish evidence traceability
Ensure documentation meets regulatory and audit standards
Partner closely with and inform the Governance Design Lead and Runtime Governance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Risk Management, Systems Engineering, or related field with proficiency in evaluation frameworks and tools
You have built and implemented evaluation frameworks that verify AI controls operate as intended and produce defensible, audit-ready evidence.
You have demonstrated ability to review system architecture, evaluate technical implementations, and understand code well enough to validate that controls are effective.
Hands-on coding experience (python) is a strong asset.
You thrive in partnerships.
Professional certifications in quality assurance, risk management, or auditing (e.g., FRM, CISM, CIA, or equivalent)
Good understanding of LLM evaluation methodology including grounding, factuality, policy compliance, and adversarial testing
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Risk Management, or related discipline
Direct experience with output assurance, content moderation, policy compliance evaluation at scale, or model risk management control design and verification
Experience with adversarial attack methods, robustness testing, model monitoring systems, drift detection, or regulatory testing requirements (e.g., bias testing, fairness assessment)
Tech Stack
Python
Benefits
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities to build deep expertise in AI evaluation and control verification
Flexible work/life balance options that support your professional and personal priorities
Opportunities to take on challenging, technical work that shapes how AI controls are verified and how evidence is captured for governance
Access to cutting-edge evaluation tools and methodologies with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
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