Ai Governance Specialist

Viqu Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU, a leading professional services firm, seeks an AI Governance Specialist to lead Data, Model and AI governance across the organisation.

You will drive risk-based controls, oversee regulatory compliance and collaborate with Technology, Data, Risk, Legal and Compliance teams to embed responsible AI practices. Hybrid work across London/Horsham/Manchester with a base salary around £90,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AI governance and risk management.
• Experience drafting governance policies and controls.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML risk including bias and explainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Data, Model and AI governance frameworks, policies and controls.
• Lead AI risk assessments, control testing and model reviews.
• Monitor Data and AI risks and coordinate remediation and reporting.
• Advise senior stakeholders on governance, risk appetite and responsible AI adoption.
• Ensure regulatory, legal and data protection compliance.
• Lead governance forums and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support audits and regulatory requests.
• Produce risk reporting for leadership committees.
• Promote ethical, transparent and responsible AI practices.

Skills

AI governance

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Job description

AI Governance Specialist

London / Horsham / Manchester – Hybrid (3 DPW)
£90,000 + Bonus

VIQU are partnering with a leading professinal services organisation seeking an AI Governance Specialist to lead its Data, Model and AI governance framework. This role will ensure responsible AI adoption through effective risk management, robust controls and regulatory compliance, working closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Data, Risk, Legal and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the AI Governance Specialist:

• Develop and maintain Data, Model and AI governance frameworks, policies and controls
• Lead AI risk assessments, control testing and model reviews covering bias, fairness and explainability
• Monitor Data and AI risks, overseeing remediation and reporting
• Advise senior stakeholders on AI governance, risk appetite and responsible AI adoption
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and data protection requirements
• Lead AI governance forums and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
• Support audits, assurance activities and regulatory requests
• Produce risk reporting for senior leadership and Board-level committees
• Promote ethical, transparent and responsible AI practices

Key Experience Required of the AI Governance Specialist:

• Extensive experience in AI governance, Data Governance, Model Risk or Technology Risk
• Strong understanding of AI/ML risks, including bias, explainability, resilience and data lineage
• Experience developing governance frameworks, policies and controls
• Financial services or insurance experience, with knowledge of relevant regulations
• Strong risk assessment, control testing and remediation experience
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge risk decisions
• Experience working with Risk, Compliance, Technology and Audit teams
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business recommendations
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills