SyndicatedFractional ExecutiveNew York, New York, United States
Full-time Cyber AI Governance Director, Grant Thornton
FULL-TIME EXEC JOB · PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES SECTOR · NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Full-time Cyber AI Governance Director at Grant Thornton, based in New York. Full posting below, with the day rate stated or estimated with its basis.
Full-time Cyber AI Governance Director — the posting in full
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What the posting asks · quoted from the listing
- Years
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting
- Certification
Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CISSP, CISM, or other related
- Certification
accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant
- Certification
Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is seeking a Director to support and lead client
engagements focused on AI governance, responsible AI, and AI security. This
individual will work with organizations to design and mature AI governance
programs, assess AI-related risks and controls, and develop practical approaches
for securely and responsibly adopting AI, including generative AI.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Lead complex, client-facing AI governance and AI security engagements from
- strategy through implementation.
- Advise senior stakeholders on AI risk, governance, security, and responsible
- AI considerations.
- Design governance operating models, risk and control frameworks, policies,
- standards, and AI use case assessment processes.
- Lead assessments of AI and GenAI applications, including risks related to
- data protection, access, model and application security, prompt and output
- handling, third parties, monitoring, and human oversight.
- Manage engagement teams, develop junior professionals, and maintain
- responsibility for quality and delivery.
- Support proposals, solution development, thought leadership, and business
- development activities related to AI governance and security.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated
- ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
- You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science or
- a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CISSP, CISM, or other related
- certifications required
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting
- experience across areas such as AI governance operating models, AI risk and
- control assessments, AI policies and standards, use case governance,
- third-party AI risk, and AI security
- Familiarity with leading frameworks and standards such as NIST AI RMF,
- ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, OWASP guidance for LLM and GenAI security, and
- MITRE ATLAS is preferred
- Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated
- ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
- Can travel as needed
- The base salary range for this position is between $217,580 and $281,494.
- Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is
- based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related
- knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role,
geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation
decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and
candidate.
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building
trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your
expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with
more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us
different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two
specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public
accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant
Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides
non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with
Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory
and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S.,
Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client
experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful
technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying
exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network,
which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower
- you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your
life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require
in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or
client site.
- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through
- work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your
- household.
- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different
— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized
and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles
and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
- When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking
boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity &
inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
- Here’s what you can expect next:
- If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will
reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check
out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit
better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are
different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with
personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the
identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of
our benefit offerings, please
- visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to
- participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and
the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72
hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within
their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees
- are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision
insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal
employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings
plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms
and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72
hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based
on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and
eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and
seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities.
All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring,
training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits,
evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or
pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition
or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state
and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable
accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a
disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy
regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of
employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request,
please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified
Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with
the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los
Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or
administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued
employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie
detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
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