AI Risk & Data Governance Leader (Hybrid)

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employer pension matching

Job summary

Royal London is seeking a Data Governance and AI Risk Manager to join the Group Risk & Compliance function within the Technology & Resilience Risk team. The role involves providing independent oversight and challenge across Data Governance and AI risk, supporting responsible AI adoption and risk management across the organisation.

You will collaborate with the Group Data & AI Office and risk teams, shaping risk governance, monitoring key metrics, and translating regulatory expectations into

Qualifications

• Experience in second-line risk management or a related discipline within a regulated environment.
• Good understanding of data governance principles: ownership, quality, metadata, lineage, retention, access controls.
• Knowledge of AI governance and lifecycle controls, including responsible AI principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent second-line oversight across Data Governance and AI risk.
• Review AI risk assessments and governance decisions for generative AI initiatives.
• Deliver assurance activities across data governance frameworks and AI lifecycle controls.

Skills

Data governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

AI governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulated environment

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Royal London is seeking a Data Governance and AI Risk Manager to join the Group Risk & Compliance function within the Technology & Resilience Risk team. The role involves providing independent oversight and challenge across Data Governance and AI risk, supporting responsible AI adoption and risk management across the organisation.

You will collaborate with the Group Data & AI Office and risk teams, shaping risk governance, monitoring key metrics, and translating regulatory expectations into