Compliance Specialist

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A Day in the Life

The Compliance Specialist – AI Governance & Privacy Operations will support Medtronic's AI governance program by assessing AI solutions, identifying risks, and partnering with global stakeholders to promote the compliant and responsible use of AI across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing strategic function while collaborating with business, legal, privacy, compliance, and technology teams worldwide. This position is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and follows a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned

• Conduct AI Assessments for Business Use, evaluating AI solutions for governance, privacy, compliance, security, transparency, accountability, and responsible AI considerations
• Review AI use cases, models, tools, and third-party AI solutions to identify risks and applicable governance requirements
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, Information Security, Compliance, Data Governance, and business stakeholders to evaluate and mitigate AI-related risks
• Assess third-party vendors and external partners as part of AI and privacy risk assessment activities
• Document assessment outcomes, risk analyses, recommendations, and governance requirements
• Support remediation efforts and track risk mitigation actions through closure
• Assist with Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Third-Party Risk Assessments (TPRAs), and related privacy governance activities
• Support continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks, assessment methodologies, and operational processes
• Monitor emerging AI technologies, regulations, standards, and industry best practices
• Prepare reports, metrics, and presentations related to AI assessment activities and governance program effectiveness

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Law Degree strongly preferred
• Experience in compliance, privacy, risk management, governance, legal, data protection, technology risk, AI governance, or related fields
• Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, governance evaluations, privacy assessments, or similar activities
• Familiarity with AI governance, AI risk assessment, responsible AI principles, and emerging AI technologies.
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA, or PIPL) and AI governance frameworks is preferred
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance platforms such as OneTrust, ServiceNow, Archer, LogicGate, or similar tools
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business and compliance risks
• Ability to work effectively with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• English proficiency at B2 level or above

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).