Are you passionate about AI governance, AI risk management, and cloud technology? Join a leading international consulting firm in Tokyo, supporting major corporations and financial institutions in implementing responsible, secure, and compliant AI solutions.
As an AI Governance & Risk Consultant, you will help clients develop AI governance strategies, assess risks, and implement governance controls across AI systems and cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with Generative AI, Azure, AWS, GCP, MLOps, and LLMOps, while supporting compliance with evolving Japanese and international AI regulations.
You will also contribute to developing new consulting services and expanding the firm's AI governance practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement AI governance strategies, policies, standards, guidelines, and operational frameworks aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct AI risk assessments, establish internal controls, and design AI use case review, approval, and continuous monitoring processes.
- Support AI, data, and IT governance initiatives covering data quality, security, privacy, transparency, and explainability.
- Design and implement AI, machine learning, and Generative AI solutions using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Develop AI governance technologies, including AI Inventory, AI Gateway, AI Monitoring, AI lifecycle management, MLOps, and LLMOps.
- Advise clients on AI regulatory compliance, including NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, the EU AI Act, and Japanese AI guidelines.
- Manage consulting projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and support clients from strategy development through technical implementation.
- Contribute to business proposals, new consulting service development, knowledge sharing, and team development.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience in IT governance, AI governance, or data governance projects.
- Experience in the development or implementation of AI, machine learning, or Generative AI systems.
- Experience in cloud-based system architecture, design, or implementation.
- Experience in at least one of the three areas above, combined with practical experience in cloud service design and implementation projects using Azure, AWS, GCP, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and their applications in business operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to support projects from strategic planning and requirements definition through technical implementation and ongoing operations.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate technical challenges into practical business solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, risk management professionals, legal and compliance teams, and senior executives.
- Proactive approach to learning emerging technologies and regulatory developments.
- Strong project ownership, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-changing AI environment.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native-level proficiency.
- English: Intermediate to Business level, with the ability to collaborate with international specialists and understand technical documentation.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience developing AI governance policies, risk assessment frameworks, internal controls, and compliance processes.
- Knowledge of NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, EU AI Act, and Japanese AI-related guidelines.
- Experience in data governance, information security, privacy protection, and IT risk management.
- Hands-on experience implementing AI Inventory, AI Gateway, AI Monitoring, or AI lifecycle management platforms.
- Experience designing or implementing MLOps and LLMOps infrastructure.
- Knowledge of Generative AI quality assessment, accuracy evaluation, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience developing AI agents using Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Experience designing AI and data infrastructure using Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Project management experience within consulting or professional services firms.
- Experience in consulting proposals, business development, client acquisition, or new service development.
- Team management, mentoring, or professional training experience.
About the Company
Our client is a leading international professional services firm specializing in AI, data, technology transformation, governance, and risk management.
The firm works with major corporations and financial institutions in Japan and internationally, helping organizations adopt AI technologies while maintaining strong governance, security, and regulatory compliance.
Its services cover the complete AI transformation lifecycle, from developing AI governance strategies and assessing risks to implementing technical controls within AI systems and cloud infrastructure.
Through collaboration with international specialists in AI engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and risk management, the firm provides an environment for professionals to develop expertise and contribute to innovative consulting solutions.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- End-to-End AI Governance Experience: Work on projects covering AI strategy, risk assessment, governance framework development, and technical implementation.
- Growing AI Consulting Market: Build expertise in AI governance, Generative AI risk management, and responsible AI adoption.
- High-Impact Client Projects: Support AI transformation initiatives for major corporations and financial institutions.
- Advanced AI Technologies: Gain exposure to Generative AI, AI agents, MLOps, LLMOps, and leading cloud platforms.
- International Collaboration: Work with specialists across AI, data, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and regulatory risk.
- Career Development Opportunities: Contribute to new consulting services, business development, knowledge sharing, and team growth.
- Flexible Working Environment: Remote work, work-from-home options, and flextime arrangements.
- Work-Life Balance: Casual dress code and minimal overtime.
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