Principal, Enterprise Trust & AI Governance

Workiva

Principal overseeing Enterprise Trust & AI Governance at Workiva. Leading compliance and risk management initiatives in a rapidly evolving tech environment.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $306,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and lead the implementation of automated control frameworks
Develop and operationalize the governance framework for internal AI usage
Transition fractured, manual ITGCs into the centralized Common Control Framework
Serve as the technical lead for internal and external audits
Define and report on key risk indicators (KRIs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in GRC, IT Audit, or Trust Engineering
Deep understanding of modern SaaS architectures
Ability to leverage automation tools (APIs, Python, SQL, or iPaaS)
Practical experience implementing AI governance frameworks (NIST, ISO 42001)
Proven experience influencing VP-level stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation toolsAPIsPythonSQLiPaaSAI governance frameworksNISTISO 42001

Soft Skills

influencing stakeholders