About Us

The Partnership on AI (PAI) is the leading forum addressing the most important and difficult decisions on the future of AI.

We are a non-profit that invites diverse voices into the process of technical governance, design, and deployment of AI technologies.

Our essential Partners work together across industry, academia, and civil society to understand the implications of AI advancements and ensure they benefit society equitably.

Through dialogue, insight, education, and guidance, PAI forms responsible AI solutions and identifies opportunities to address humanity's pressing challenges.

Our vision is a future where Artificial Intelligence empowers humanity by contributing to a more just, equitable, and prosperous world. Our mission is to bring diverse voices together across global sectors, disciplines, and demographics so developments in AI advance positive outcomes for people and society.

If you are committed to a future of responsible AI and you are interested in joining the Partnership on AI in our quest, we genuinely appreciate your interest and we want to hear from you.

ROLE SUMMARY

To advance the organization's mission and vision, PAI is hiring a highly-experienced, strategic, and dynamic Head of Corporate Governance, Risk, and Responsible Practice to be based remotely in the US or Canada. This role will lead our Investor Disclosures program and assume leadership of our Enterprise AI program over time, requiring expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial markets, and corporate governance.

The Investor Disclosures program addresses material risks and opportunities that investors need to understand by ensuring access to transparent, standardized, and meaningful AI-related disclosures while providing companies with streamlined risk assessment tools and clear disclosure expectations. The Enterprise AI program focuses on defining and guiding responsible AI use for businesses and organizational deployers of all types, developing best practices for the responsible adoption of generative and agentic AI systems.

Reporting to the Chief Programs and Insights Officer (CPIO), this role is a critical part of the Programs and Research (P&R) Team, responsible for developing frameworks for AI-related risk assessment, investor disclosures, and enterprise practice. Our approach is multi-stakeholder in nature; we need experience and expertise across finance, the AI industry, organizational deployment, and regulatory bodies to enhance market transparency, accountability, and responsible AI adoption.

This role will engage externally with our community of Partners and stakeholders, and internally with the Programs & Research team, the Executive Team, and with other colleagues across the PAI staff team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Head of Corporate Governance, Risk, and Responsible Practice is responsible for advancing the reach and impact of both the Investor Disclosures and Enterprise AI programs, with key responsibilities including:

Content Leadership & Expertise

• Apply expertise on AI governance, financial markets, and organizational deployment to develop viable frameworks for AI-related investor disclosures and enterprise AI governance, including risk assessments and best practices
• Lead and execute convenings, workshops, steering committees, and working groups to advance disclosure standards and enterprise AI best practices while collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups including investors, the AI industry, organizational deployers, civil society, and academia
• Provide thought leadership on AI's material risks and opportunities for both investors and organizational deployers, and how these should be managed and disclosed
• Stay ahead of AI trends and build on knowledge of AI systems to analyze their impacts on financial markets and organizational deployment

Strategic Planning & Vision

• Develop and execute integrated strategies to advance responsible AI through improved market transparency and responsible enterprise adoption
• Launch and manage multi-stakeholder Steering Committees to guide development and implementation of frameworks, tools, and best practices 
• Synthesize insights from AI technology, financial markets, enterprise deployment, and regulatory requirements to inform PAI strategic priorities
• Design and refine pilot programs for framework implementation in collaboration with Steering Committees
• Identify opportunities to align both programs with other PAI initiatives to maximize impact

Project & Team Management

• Lead projects from ideation to execution and post-project impact assessment 
• Manage day-to-day execution relationships with staff from involved partners
• Support recruitment of steering committee members through collateral creation and process management
• Manage consultants and team members as programs grow, fostering a culture of high performance, well-being, ownership, and professional development
• Establish and track performance metrics related to program reach, relationships, and impact
• In partnership with the CPIO and Finance, lead resourcing, budgeting, and responsible financial management of both programs

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Engage effectively and build consensus among investors, companies, organizational deployers, and civil society organizations
• Serve as a public ambassador of PAI and both programs by engaging with media, policymakers, and external stakeholders
• Cultivate and manage strong external and internal relationships, ensuring timely and proactive communication
• Partner collaboratively across PAI staff teams to drive engagement and progress

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of relevant and progressively responsible experience at the intersection of AI governance & policy, corporate disclosure, and investment analysis or enterprise technology adoption
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field (e.g., MBA or PhD)
• Background in the AI industry, consulting, financial services, enterprise technology, regulatory bodies, or civil society organizations focused on AI governance and corporate transparency
• Understanding of corporate governance, securities regulation, ESG investing, capital strategies, and enterprise technology adoption, with fluency in their intersections with AI's material impacts
• Proven ability to build trust and consensus in diverse multi-stakeholder settings, including experience managing steering committees or working groups
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to structure and synthesize insights across technology, finance, enterprise deployment, and regulatory domains
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate technical and regulatory concepts for diverse audiences
• Experience managing team members or consultants, with demonstrated ability to transition to people management as teams develop
• Track record of successfully partnering across diverse teams and functions to deliver high-impact projects

PREFERRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion both internally and externally
• Selflessly models the ethical values of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work across sectors, including corporate, regulatory, and civil society
• Relationship and consensus-building skills, including experience managing coalitions and diverse communities
• Comfortable operating at (and pivoting between) high-level strategic vision and detailed, tactical execution
• Focus on developing talent, whether managing consultants initially or building and mentoring a team as the program scales

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Based in the US or Canada
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, work virtually, and manage a team remotely

QUALITIES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US

• Builds Trust: Able to be transparent by being authentic, conveying trust and communicating openly and in a timely manner while involving key stakeholders in decision-making
• Visionary: Able to take a long-term perspective, conveying a belief in an outcome, and displaying the confidence to reach goals
• Inspirational: Able to inspire and motivate others, both those they directly manage, Executive Team colleagues and external and internal individuals in a positive manner
• Courageous: Able to seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, and fearless in intervening in challenging situations
• Decisive: Able to make informed decisions in a timely fashion
• Personal Development: Able to seek opportunities for individual personal development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We know that research has shown that some potential applicants will submit an application only when they feel that they have met close to all of the qualifications for a role---we encourage you to take a leap of faith with us and submit your application as long as you are passionate about working to make a real impact on responsible AI. We are very interested in hearing from a diverse pool of candidates.

PAI offers a generous paid leave and benefits package, currently including: 

• Time Off: Twenty vacation days; three personal reflection days; sick leave and family leave above industry standards
• Benefits: high-quality health insurance plans specific to each of our hiring regions
• Additional perks: cell phone reimbursement, professional development stipends, and opportunities to attend AI related conferences and events and to collaborate with our roughly 100 partners across industry, academia and civil society. 

PAI is headquartered in San Francisco yet has a remote workforce with a global membership base and scope. 

This role is eligible for remote work in the United States & Canada; we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

PAI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, education assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, and all privileges and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at PAI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

PAI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or similar laws.

The Partnership on AI may become subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. We also track diversity in our workforce for the purpose of improving over time. In order to comply with these goals, the Partnership on AI invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender and race/ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not jeopardize or adversely affect employment or any consideration you may receive for employment or advancement. The information obtained will be kept confidential.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send a cover letter and resume.

Applications may be accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

This job description is subject to periodic revisions in accordance with the evolving needs of the organization.