Senior AI Risk

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market leading global investment manager who is renowned for its strong working culture and is widely considered an employer of choice.  With emerging embracement and use of AI technologies, this newly created AI Risk & Governance position will play a key role in ensuring it is implemented and utilised ethically and effectively across the organisation.

The role will report to the Head of Risk and have an Enterprise remit whilst forming part of a global function and stakeholder group.  Leveraging your deep expertise in AI risk and governance you will collaborate with senior technology and business leaders to establish robust and scalable AI foundations whilst exercising sound judgement to make risk based decisions that balance business objectives with the protection of client and company data.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design and implementation of robust AI governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that enable responsible innovation and regulatory compliance across the enterprise. Oversee day-to-day AI governance operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and proactively addressing compliance requirements and emerging risks.
• Coordinate approval processes for new AI initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies. Partner with Cyber Security, Data Management, Privacy, and other key stakeholders to monitor AI usage and ensure projects meet regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Own and continuously enhance governance processes, including approval workflows and reporting mechanisms. Extend oversight beyond internal operations to include comprehensive monitoring of AI usage by third-party vendors, ensuring contractual compliance and alignment with ethical standards.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal business units and external suppliers, clearly communicating AI benefits and risks, and promoting a culture of responsible use across the organization.
• Collaborate across a global organisation and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring alignment of AI governance practices across geographies, business units, and functional domains.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner on AI matters, mentoring emerging talent and contributing to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen risk culture and AI governance capabilities.

This pivotal role spans all aspects of AI—including risk management, architecture, infrastructure, enablement, model development, governance and validation, and third-party oversight—helping to drive responsible innovation and safeguard organizational interests.

Candidate Experience

• Bachelor's degree in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Risk Management or related field. Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Deep experience in AI, governance frameworks, policies and risk management with minimum 5-7 years in AI or related fields such as enterprise governance, risk management or data governance.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, appropriate guard rails, ethical guidelines and regulatory considerations
• Exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build deep relationships, develop others, and achieve results through influencing, executive presentation and storytelling.
• Exceptional ability to work quickly and independently with an outcome-oriented mindset, exacting attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines.

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