AI Governance and Audit Specialist

SGS; United States; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in the UK is seeking an AI Governance and Audit Specialist. This permanent role involves supporting clients with AI governance, conducting risk assessments, and assisting with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess a minimum of two years' experience in a related field. Additional perks include a performance-related bonus and private medical cover. Frequent travel across the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in AI, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Full driving license for UK.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with AI delivery and governance.
• Assist in AI risk assessments and control reviews.
• Provide pre-sales technical reports to clients.

Skills

Interest in AI

Data science

Risk assessment

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Artificial Intelligence

Degree in Data Science

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance. Within the Digital Trust Team, we are pleased to be expanding into AI Governance. This is a new and exciting role for someone who has a real interest in this area.

Job Description

• Job Title - AI Governance and Audit Specialist
• Job Type - Permanent
• Location - UK Field Based - Frequent UK Travel required
• Hours - 37.5 Hours per week
• Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience
• Industry - Business Assurance

Overview Of The Role

• To provide support to clients with the AI delivery, governance and certification alongside the Senior Team
• Assist in AI risk assessment, control reviews and evidence collection
• Providing pre sales technical reports to clients
• Supporting evaluations aligned to regulatory standards and frameworks including ISO 42001 and integration with ISO 27001

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is looking to make a difference in the world of AI - Ethics & Governance. The role is focused on somebody with a data science interest as opposed to software developing or coding. We will be investing in your training, covering product and service offerings, technical standards and also once training completed, to move forward on a pathway to complete Lead Auditor certifications.

You Will Also Have The Following

• Minimum of a degree within one of the following fields:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related field (due to Lead Auditor training requirements)
• Full driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Sales performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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