About the job
Scale AI is on the lookout for a dynamic and seasoned Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to spearhead our centralized GRC function. This crucial role is designed to fortify and propel the organization forward. The selected candidate will play a key role in enhancing and guiding our GRC framework, establishing a long-term strategic vision, collaborating with various teams across the company, and representing Scale’s GRC interests to partners, regulators, and stakeholders. A strong foundation in corporate regulatory compliance and risk management, alongside excellent leadership and relationship-building skills, is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the GRC function, encompassing compliance governance, advisory, risk management, and regulatory adherence.
- Develop and mentor a team of compliance professionals focused on governance, assurance, and GRC engineering to create efficient systems and processes.
- Enhance Scale’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, focusing on risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
- Collaborate with Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to support Scale’s growth in a regulated environment.
- Contribute to Scale’s AI governance strategy, including the implementation of new AI regulations such as the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF.
- Drive the vision for how GRC can protect Scale while also serving as a competitive advantage.
- Represent the GRC team to internal and external stakeholders, including partners and regulators.
- Maintain a strategic outlook on compliance while being detail-oriented on specific compliance issues.

