Responsible AI Governance Lead

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) in Singapore is seeking a Responsible AI Specialist to ensure AI systems are designed, deployed, and governed with fairness, transparency and privacy, aligned to regulatory standards.

In this role you will build internal AI standards, guide project teams on risk mitigation, collaborate across risk, compliance and business units, and champion responsible AI adoption through education, governance boards, and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in AI/ML with governance or risk roles.
• Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, model risk and bias explainability.
• 5+ years in model validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of AI regulatory frameworks and ethics.
• Excellent communication to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Degree in CS/DS/Ethics/Law or related field.
• Responsible AI certifications desirable.
• Experience in AI governance bodies or ethics boards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal AI standards, guidelines and playbooks.
• Advise project teams on risk mitigation strategies and ensure Responsible AI requirements are embedded as part of ‘AI by Design’.
• Act as primary liaison between business and line 2 Risk Management on AI-related matters.
• Ensure adherence to global regulations as well as Bank’s internal policies and framework.
• Conduct risk impact assessments for AI models and applications.
• Identify and address bias, fairness, and explainability issues in AI systems.
• Implement controls & guardrails to reduce risks of misuse, hallucinations, and unintended outcomes.
• Build and nurture a community of practice around Responsible AI, engaging stakeholders across Business Units, Technology, Data, Risk, Compliance and Legal.
• Drive awareness and training programs on Responsible AI principles across the organization.
• Act as a liaison with relevant external forums, industry working groups, and academic partners.
• Provide guidance to business on ethical AI adoption and risk management.
• Champion the adoption of advanced AI and GenAI solutions across business, demonstrating values through projects, MVP and case studies.
• Serve as an internal advisor and educator on AI capabilities, demystifying technology for senior stakeholders and business owners.
• Maintain awareness of external AI landscape including frontier models, regulatory developments and competitor activity.

Skills

AI governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethics/regulatory understanding

AI/ML knowledge

Model risk awareness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Ethics, Law, or related field

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) in Singapore is seeking a Responsible AI Specialist to ensure AI systems are designed, deployed, and governed with fairness, transparency and privacy, aligned to regulatory standards.

In this role you will build internal AI standards, guide project teams on risk mitigation, collaborate across risk, compliance and business units, and champion responsible AI adoption through education, governance boards, and external partnerships.