Cyber and AI Risk Specialist

At EZCORP we are a growing team focused on creating and changing the pawn industry as we know it today. We believe that our platform enabled lending and e-commerce solutions will revolutionize our ability to attract, engage and service our customers across the United States, Mexico and Latin America. Join us now for an opportunity to be a part of a team that wants to provide access to short-term cash for every person – everywhere! The Company: Founded in Austin in 1989, EZCORP has grown into a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States, Mexico and Latin America. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained and providing an industry-leading customer experience. What’s in it for you: Ground Floor opportunity with EZCORP, a company with a start-up, purpose-driven mentality where innovative and agile problem solving are part of our DNA along with competitive compensation and benefits. Cyber & AI Risk Specialist We are seeking a Cyber & AI Risk Specialist to help support the secure, responsible adoption of AI technologies across the organization. In this role, you will partner with cybersecurity, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to strengthen AI security practices, assess risk, support platform administration, and help maintain alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional who brings a strong foundation in risk management, emerging technology, and cross-functional collaboration. What You’ll Do

• Support the development and ongoing improvement of AI security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Assess AI use cases, platforms, and third-party solutions for security, privacy, and compliance risk.
• Help administer enterprise AI platforms, including access controls, user provisioning, configuration management, and security settings.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security and risk considerations into AI-enabled workflows, integrations, and business processes.
• Monitor AI-related security events, support incident response activities, and maintain supporting procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to risk assessments, control documentation, audit readiness, and ongoing compliance efforts.
• Track AI risk issues, remediation efforts, and reporting metrics to support effective governance and decision-making.
• Stay current on emerging AI security threats, industry developments, and leading practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, IT governance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML security, AI governance, AI platform administration, or closely related work.
• Experience with enterprise software administration, identity and access management, and security configuration practices.
• Familiarity with AI/ML security risks and emerging threats, including data protection and model-related risk considerations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and AI governance frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 42001, or similar standards.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, control documentation, compliance initiatives, or audit activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Relevant certifications are a plus, including CompTIA Security+ or equivalent; CRISC or CISM (in progress acceptable); AIGP (IAPP) or CIPP; NIST AI RMF Practitioner; and CTPRP or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.