Head of Responsible AI

Alldus; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €160k-€220k DOE

Equity

Performance bonus

Healthcare cover

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Alldus in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Head of Responsible AI to lead the global Responsible AI strategy, ensuring secure and ethical AI deployment in compliance with regulations and delivering long-term business value.

You will establish enterprise-wide AI governance, partner with executive leadership, embed Responsible AI into engineering practices, and drive AI risk management and security initiatives across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Law or similar.
• 10+ years leadership experience in technology, AI, cyber security, legal or risk.
• 5+ years specialising in Responsible AI, AI governance, AI security, AI ethics or AI risk management.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs and enterprise AI platforms.
• Proven experience designing governance frameworks within large, regulated organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
• Certifications in AI governance, security, ethics, or risk management are advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the enterprise Responsible AI function, defining strategy, governance and operating model.
• Chair AI governance initiatives with CIO and General Counsel.
• Establish enterprise-wide AI governance, including model inventories and audit capabilities.
• Embed Responsible AI principles into engineering, LLMOps and DevSecOps practices.
• Lead AI security initiatives, including adversarial testing and AI risk management.
• Ensure compliance with global AI regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to demonstrate AI governance, security and trust.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing Responsible AI team and foster awareness.

Skills

Leadership

AI governance

AI security

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Law or similar

Job description

Our client, a growing AI and Data-driven organisation, are hiring a Head of Responsible AI to join their team in Dublin, Ireland. The successful candidate will lead the company's global Responsible AI strategy, ensuring AI is developed and deployed securely, ethically, in compliance with regulations and with long‑term business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the organisation's enterprise Responsible AI function, defining the strategy, governance framework and operating model for trusted AI across the organisation.
• Partner with executive leadership, including the CIO and General Counsel, to chair AI governance initiatives and drive responsible AI decision‑making.
• Establish and maintain enterprise‑wide AI governance, including model inventories, audit capabilities and oversight processes.
• Embed Responsible AI principles into engineering, LLMOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure AI systems are secure, scalable and compliant by design.
• Lead AI security initiatives, including adversarial testing, red teaming and AI risk management, to strengthen resilience against emerging threats.
• Ensure compliance with global AI regulations and standards, including the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
• Collaborate with major clients and internal stakeholders to demonstrate AI governance, security and trust, supporting business growth and client confidence.
• Build, mentor and lead a high‑performing Responsible AI team while building a culture of responsible AI adoption through enterprise‑wide education and awareness.
• Serve as a strategic leader with global influence, representing the company's Responsible AI vision internally and externally.

Skillset

• Masters or PhD Computer Science, Data Science, Law or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years' leadership experience in technology, artificial intelligence, cyber security, legal or risk.
• At least 5 years of experience specialising in Responsible AI, AI governance, AI security, AI ethics or AI risk management.
• A strong understanding of modern AI technologies, including Generative AI, large language models (LLMs) and enterprise AI platforms.
• Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks within large, complex or highly regulated organisations.
• In‑depth knowledge of global AI regulations and standards, including the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
• Certifications in AI governance, security, ethics, or risk management would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Salary: €160k - €220k DOE.
• Equity.
• Performance bonus.
• Healthcare cover, Pension and Life assurance.
• Flexible hybrid working.