Head of AI Governance and Risk Financial Services

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a senior Head of AI Governance and Risk to provide strategic oversight and policy leadership in AI. The role requires 15+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or governance within financial services. The successful candidate will lead AI governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory and ethical standards. Interested applicants should submit their CV to apply.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a financial institution or similar regulated environment.
• Strong experience in policy development and governance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of AI, machine learning concepts, and ethical AI principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enhancement of AI governance and policy framework.
• Provide independent advisory on AI-related initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and ethical standards.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory advisory

Governance frameworks

AI concepts

Machine learning

Model risk

Explainability

Ethical AI principles

Job description

This leading financial institution is accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across the firm. To support this agenda, the organization is seeking to appoint a senior Head of AI Governance and Risk to provide strategic oversight, policy leadership, and independent advisory on the responsible use of AI.

This role will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, shaping enterprise AI policy, governance standards, and risk appetite in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

You will lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the institution's AI governance and policy framework, setting clear principles, standards, and guardrails for the use of AI and advanced analytics across the enterprise. You will provide independent advisory and challenge on AI-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, ethical standards, and the firm's risk appetite.

Requirements

We are looking for a senior risk, compliance, or governance professional with 15+ years of experience in a financial institution or similarly regulated environment. Strong experience in policy development, regulatory advisory, and governance frameworks is essential, along with a solid understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, model risk, explainability, and ethical AI principles.

To apply

Interested candidates, please send your CV to [e-mail], quoting 35276. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.