Senior AI Governance & Risk Lead (Hybrid)

VIQU IT Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

VIQU IT Recruitment in London/Horsham/Manchester is seeking an AI Governance Specialist to lead its Data, Model and AI governance framework. The role focuses on responsible AI adoption, risk management, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with Technology, Data, Risk, Legal and Compliance teams.

You will develop governance policies, lead risk assessments and model reviews, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders while reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AI governance, Data Governance, or Model Risk.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML risks including bias and explainability.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, policies and controls.
• Financial services or insurance knowledge of regulations.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge risk decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

AI governance

Data governance

Model risk

Technology risk

Job description

VIQU IT Recruitment in London/Horsham/Manchester is seeking an AI Governance Specialist to lead its Data, Model and AI governance framework. The role focuses on responsible AI adoption, risk management, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with Technology, Data, Risk, Legal and Compliance teams.

You will develop governance policies, lead risk assessments and model reviews, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders while reporting to senior leadership.