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Job Description
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Albemarle is hiring for a Digital & AI Governance Manager. This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and located in Bangalore, India.
What You Will Do
- Facilitate the AI Risk and Ethics Review Board to help evaluate AI use cases with potential for bias, discrimination, privacy impact, or reputational harm, partnering with Legal, InfoSec, IT, Audit, and Compliance.
- Monitor evolving AI regulatory requirements (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, SEC guidance) and translate obligations into internal policy, controls, and governance checkpoints across the AI development lifecycle.
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive IT Compliance strategy, including IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX 404, and digital policy frameworks (COBIT, COSO, ITIL, ISO 27001).
- Lead SOX IT compliance activities, including audit evidence collection, control testing, gap analysis, deficiency remediation, and reporting to IT management and Internal Audit.
- Partner with IT leadership, Data & Analytics, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to assess, report on, and continuously improve governance maturity across both traditional IT and emerging digital/AI risk domains.
What You Bring
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 8–10+ years of experience in IT compliance, GRC, or audit roles.
- Demonstrated SOX 404 compliance experience, including ITGC testing, documentation, and audit coordination.
- Deep knowledge of GRC frameworks: COBIT, COSO, NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
- Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act) and sufficient familiarity with AI/ML concepts to assess risk and engage credibly with technical teams.
It’d be great if you also have:
- Professional certifications: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or equivalent.
- AI governance credential (e.g., IAPP AI Governance Professional) or demonstrated experience building responsible AI programs.
- Experience with bias detection, fairness testing, or model auditability requirements in AI/ML systems.
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations and their intersection with AI, including GDPR and CCPA.
- Ability to translate complex compliance and AI risk concepts into clear business language for senior and executive stakeholders.
- Collaborative and influential leadership style; able to drive governance adoption across cross-functional teams in a positive and constructive way.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, particularly around emerging AI regulation and novel use cases.
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
