AI Assurance/Validation Practice Lead

Lorien; Slough; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien in London seeks an AI Assurance/Validation Practice Leader to lead the AI assurance and validation capability across Financial Services. You will build and lead the team, shape GTM capability and drive revenue through credible model risk management and governance.

This is a strategic, career-defining role where you articulate AI risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders, engage auditors and regulators, and develop second-line defence in a global AI governance program.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in model risk management validating AI/ML in financial services.
• Deep understanding of financial risks and AI impact mitigation.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI Assurance and Validation across Financial Services.
• Build and lead the team; drive GTM capability and revenue.
• Develop value around model validation and second-line defence.

Skills

Model risk

AI validation

Financial services

Regulatory engagement

GTM experience

Job description

AI Assurance/Validation Practice Leader

AI Assurance/AI Validation

Financial Services

To 170k base + equity

London

An exceptional opportunity for a AI Assurance leader to join a global leader in AI

Leading the AI Assurance and Validation capability across Financial Services you will build and lead the team, lead across GTM capability and drive revenue. Create value around model validation and 2nd line Defence.

This is a unique career defining role where you will shape and develop the capability.

Essential criteria

• You bring a strong technical background in model risk management, specifically in validating AI and machine learning applications within financial services
• You possess a deep understanding of financial risks and can articulate how AI impacts and mitigates these challenges
• You have proven commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial drive to craft new propositions in the growing AI governance market
• You have an excellent grasp of financial regulations and can credibly engage with auditors, law firms, and regulators regarding global legislation
• You are convinced of the value proposition for AI to automate and improve second-line risk processes, audit workflows, and legal services
• You are a compelling communicator who thrives on building trust with senior stakeholders and navigating complex technical conversations with clarity

Ideally you will have a balance of both consulting/si and industry experience, this will have been gained in Financial Services/Banking/Risk Management. In addition you will be CXO/CIO credible with solid Commercial/GTM experience.

This role is not focused on Compliance/Policy or Risk Management/Modelling.

Reporting to the head of professional services, a truly unique role with a global AI Leader.