Specialist, AI Risk & Compliance - Loveland, CO or Chicago, IL

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

We are seeking a strategic and principled leader to oversee the governance, risk management, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence systems across the organization. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing frameworks that ensure AI technologies are used responsibly, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with our core values.

What you will do:

• Risk & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain AI risk management frameworks, including model risk assessments, bias audits, and explainability standards.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S. AI Bill of Rights, etc.).
  • Collaborate with legal, data privacy, and cybersecurity teams to ensure AI systems meet internal and external compliance requirements.
  • Lead internal audits and assessments of AI systems and vendors.
  
  
  
  
• Ethics & Governance
  
  
  
  • Chair an AI Risk Review Committee to evaluate high-impact AI use cases.
  • Define and promote ethical principles for AI development and deployment (e.g., fairness, transparency, accountability).
  • Create and maintain documentation and reporting mechanisms for ethical AI practices.
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, academia, and civil society, to stay ahead of emerging ethical concerns.
  
  
  
  
• Policy & Training
  
  
  
  • Draft and maintain AI governance policies, including acceptable use, data sourcing, and human oversight.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for employees on responsible AI use.
  • Advise product and engineering teams on ethical design and risk mitigation strategies.
  
  
  
  
• Strategy & Innovation
  
  
  
  • Stay informed on emerging AI technologies, risks, and regulatory trends.
  • Provide strategic guidance on AI adoption and innovation while balancing risk and compliance.
  • Support cross-functional teams in embedding ethical AI principles into product lifecycle and business operations.
  
  
  
  

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Ethics, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, data governance, or AI ethics.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their societal implications.
• Familiarity with global AI regulatory frameworks and standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing at the executive level.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government).
• Certifications in AI governance, data privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPM), or risk management.
• Published work or thought leadership in AI ethics or policy.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $127,500 - $218,600 and in Deerfiled, IL, is between $121,500 - $208,200. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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