AI Governance Expert

Ecovadis-; Bellprat; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellness allowance for mental and phys

Private health insurance

Remote work from abroad policy

Learning and development

Sustainability events

Descripción de la vacante

EcoVadis is seeking an AI Governance Expert to join its AI Center of Excellence. You will drive governance across AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring regulatory alignment and responsible AI practices throughout products and processes.

You will coordinate with AI engineers, legal, sales, procurement, and enterprise architecture teams to mitigate risks, communicate policies, and support transparent reporting. This hybrid role is based in Barcelona with a flexible in-office schedule.

Formación

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics) or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to AI and data protection (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act).
• Solid understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, principles, and tooling including MLOps, LLMOps, or AgentOps.
• Strong business acumen: ability to translate AI initiatives into business value.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional partners to advise on AI safety and mitigation.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure responsible use of AI in EcoVadis products and initiatives.
• Lead AI governance framework and policy implementation.
• Communicate responsible AI practices to internal and external audiences.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for AI systems.
• Support public disclosures and reporting on AI governance activities.
• Coordinate with AI/ML engineers to manage the AI asset repository.
• Collaborate with legal, sales, procurement, and enterprise architecture teams.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Collaborative

Educación

Master's degree in quantitative field

Herramientas

MLOps

LLMOps

AgentOps

AI tooling

Descripción del empleo

EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social, and ethical risks.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated AI Governance Expert to join our growing AI Center of Excellence, responsible for using AI and machine learning to drive innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Alignment: Support the responsible use of AI in EcoVadis products, AI-assisted automation, and agentic AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Framework Leadership: Own the implementation of AI governance frameworks and relevant policies.
• Communication: Present and communicate responsible AI and compliance practices clearly to both internal and external audiences.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies for AI systems.
• Reporting & Disclosure: Support reporting on AI governance signals and implementation activities in public disclosures and related reporting.
• Technical Coordination: Partner with AI/ML engineers and scientists to coordinate work related to the AI asset repository.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with legal teams, sales, procurement, enterprise architecture, and external partners by providing guidance and completing relevant due diligence questionnaires.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed of the latest research and technological advancements in the field of AI governance and ethics.

Qualifications

You are collaborative, highly motivated, and eager to grow your career in an international, evolving, and forward-thinking environment. You possess excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics), or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical role.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to AI and data protection (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and others).
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of the AI and machine learning lifecycle, principles, and tooling, including MLOps, LLMOps, or AgentOps.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how AI initiatives drive value and solve business problems within organizations.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem‑solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Collaborative Experience: Track record of collaborating effectively with cross‑functional partners (e.g., Engineers, Product Managers) to advise on AI safety, security, and mitigation mechanisms.

Additional Information

• Location: Barcelona
• Hybrid: 4 days in office per month

Benefits

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
• Access to professional mental health support
• Learning and development
• Sustainability events and community involvement
• Employee‑led resource groups
• Remote work from abroad policy
• Meals and transportation vouchers (Coverflex card)
• Life & accident insurance + private health insurance
• Paid moving day (1/year)
• Time off: 1 community service day + 1 personal day
• Summer hours in July and August (36 hours per week)
• Hybrid monthly allowance for electricity and internet

Equal Opportunity Statement

EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion, and reducing bias in its hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on characteristics such as color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic. To reduce bias, applicants are encouraged to remove personal details such as photos, marital or parental status, religion, gender, postal code, university name or graduation date, past leave details, and nationality. Applicants should confirm eligibility to work in the job location.

EcoVadis’s recruitment processes do not include AI systems that make autonomous decisions impacting individuals’ rights without human oversight. All inputs and outputs of the system have been validated by humans and answers are based on algorithms that analyze previous data with which the system has been trained.