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Principal First Line Risk Specialist - Cybersecurity and AI Initiatives

Buffalo, NY, US💼 Full-time💰 $148,300–$148,300🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Leads risk analysis and governance for emerging Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, influencing design of risk frameworks and controls.

Role type

Principal First Line Risk Specialist (Cybersecurity & AI)

Builds

Risk frameworks, controls, and standards for Cybersecurity and AI engineering capabilities

Domain

Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Artificial Intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Technology and Cybersecurity risk principles, emerging technology risk assessment, regulatory compliance, control design, audit support, strategic risk advisory

Preferred skills

Master's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Law/Business, CRISC/CISA/CISM/CISSP certification, AI initiative support, process development, executive stakeholder management

Technologies

Cybersecurity frameworks, AI risk methodologies, regulatory compliance tools

Responsibilities

Develop and implement risk frameworks for Cybersecurity and AI, act as first line risk advisor to engineering and security teams, lead assessment of emerging tech trends and regulations, design risk management processes, partner with CISO and senior leaders on strategic initiatives, lead audit activities and regulatory examinations, monitor evolving threat landscapes, present complex risk assessments to senior leadership

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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