Location: 100% Remote (Full time)
As Risk and Controls Manager, you will manage, support and coordinate the broad and diverse project portfolio within SingulaityNET.
What you should know about the SingularityNET Foundation
SingularityNET was founded by Dr. Ben Goertzel with the mission of creating a decentralized, democratic, inclusive and beneficial Artificial General Intelligence. An ‘AGI’ that is not dependent on any central entity, that is open for anyone and not restricted to the narrow goals of a single corporation or even a single country.
The SingularityNET team includes seasoned engineers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and marketers. Our core platform and AI teams are further complemented by specialized teams devoted to application areas such as finance, robotics, biomedical AI, media, arts and entertainment.
SingularityNET is a founding member of the Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance, spearheading the research and development of decentralized AI technologies and driving innovation across the ASI tech stack to deliver advanced, scalable, and secure AI solutions on a global scale.
At SingularityNET we value collaborative and creative ways of working, within a culture of openness and transparency where every team member is empowered to make their finest contribution and thrive. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and all candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply irrespective of race, gender, age, religious beliefs, LGBTQ+ affiliation or any other minority characteristic.
What we are looking for:
A Risk and Controls manager candidate with a global overview with experience across a range of risks applicable to a technology company in the blockchain space, including AI and Crypto regulation, cyber security, data privacy and information security. The candidate will manage the full risk lifecycle from risk identification and mapping, development and execution of controls, through to ongoing monitoring and reporting.
You will be working with globally distributed teams and departments including HR, Operations, Technology, Finance, Engineering and leadership team, as well as external experts where appropriate particularly on AI ethics and regulation and on cybersecurity. Over time you will work to automate and take a data-driven approach to controls testing, planning and reporting, and will demonstrate an ability to assimilate and work with collaboration tools and complete analysis in spreadsheets. The role holder will also be capable of producing professional and meaningful risk and compliance status reports.
To fulfill this job successfully, a strong risk and compliance management background is important, and experience of working with AI, crypto and blockchain. You have a service-oriented personality, and you are looking forward to working with a diverse set of experts and stakeholders across global time zones.
Your responsibilities will include:
The candidate will be highly proficient across a range of AI/ AGI, blockchain, cryptocurrency data privacy and security regulation, related to the creation, analysis, application and administration of:
* Create and roll out internal policies, standards and procedures
* Monitor the evolving risk landscape including AI/ AGI regulations in key markets as well as identify opportunities for AI development depending on the local regulation
* Project management and implementation of SingularityNet’s cybersecurity initiatives in conjunction with internal SMEs and our Cybersecurity partner
* Oversee and contribute to the Compliance Risk Assessment on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance monitoring & testing is effective, is given the necessary priority & findings followed up on
* Risk frameworks, metrics and reporting
* Impact assessments and privacy by design principles
* Breach management and response procedures
* Data transfer agreements / (standard contractual clauses) / BCRs (binding corporate rules)
* Data subject rights processes (DSARs (data subject access request), right to restriction of processing, rectification, erasure, right to be forgotten, data portability etc.)
* Data minimisation, anonymisation, pseudonymisation and encryption requirements and techniques
* Privacy notices, marketing requirements and consent management.
* Provide advice to the Management Team on relevant laws, rules and standards, ensuring the business is informed on developments as a regulated entity.
* Develop data monitoring and testing activities to mitigate the risks associated with the inappropriate or inadvertent disclosure of personal information or its unlawful processing
* Coach team members and peers in their day to day usage of regulations, tools and processes
* Create expert presentations on applicable regulations and controls
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need:
* A proven track record with 5-10 years experience in the role of (some of) AI, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Data Regulation, Data Privacy and Compliance regulations
* Understanding of control frameworks and ability to implement a governance model
* Top level Project Management skills with a strong ability to communicate across all levels of business
* Experience with working in a fast-paced, complex, distributed environment, preferably a startup or scale-up organization
* Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects with multiple dependencies and constraints
* Broad technical knowledge and eagerness to keep developing yourself and learn about the ins and outs of all the projects SingularityNET is undertaking
* High level of accuracy and excellent reporting and presentation skills
* Great communication skills
* Proficient in English, written and spoken
* Flexibility in working hours, ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing goals and timelines
* Cryptocurrency knowledge
What you will get in return:
* Being part of one of the greatest AI and blockchain teams in the world that aims to create beneficial Artificial General Intelligence for the good of humanity
* Working on multiple projects that each have the potential to change the world in domains like health, finance, media, and computing
* A lot of freedom and responsibility in organizing your work hours and location
* Opportunities to advance your career in many potential directions
* Contract rate is in line with your experience and location
The company reserves the rights of changing or updating this job description any time.