366 AI Risk Manager jobs in London

Job Description

We have partnered with an Events business in their search for a Head of AI Governance to lead on AI initiatives and shape an enterprise-wide AI Policy Framework. You will work with technology, business, and governance teams to ensure AI is used ethically, transparently, and in compliance with regulations. This hands-on role is ideal for a proactive leader with an expertise in AI who thrives in complex environments and can influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the AI program, including policies, processes, training, and tools.
• Act as the internal expert on AI regulations, policies, and technical considerations.
• Manage AI impact assessments, track risks, and align with privacy and cybersecurity processes.
• Maintain a register of AI deployments and monitor governance metrics.
• Advise leadership on AI policy, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Develop and deliver training and communications to enhance AI governance maturity.
• Support Legal & Governance teams in identifying AI use cases and coordinating with technical teams.
• Monitor global AI policy, regulatory, and legal developments.

Candidate Profile:

• 8+ years in governance or advisory roles balancing technical, legal, and commercial factors.
• A background in legal strongly advantageous
• Strong understanding of AI challenges and enterprise AI deployment.
• Results-driven, organized, and able to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.

Desirable:

• AIGP certification
• Legal background

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Associate Director – Data & AI Governance

Location: London (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Data & AI Governance leader ready to drive meaningful change? We’re hiring an Associate Director to lead a portfolio of high-impact client engagements, shape governance strategy, and develop a best-in-class consulting team.

The Opportunity

Join a high-growth consultancy at the forefront of data, AI, and cloud transformation. As a senior member of the Data & AI Governance practice, you’ll combine strategic leadership, delivery oversight, and subject matter expertise to help clients unlock value and manage risk in a fast-evolving landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of Data & AI Governance engagements
• Provide expert advisory across governance frameworks, policy, compliance, and operating models
• Translate business challenges into structured programmes of work
• Oversee financial performance across your portfolio (utilisation, margin, revenue)
• Support business development, pre-sales, and capability planning
• Mentor and develop consultants across the governance capability
• Contribute to IP development, frameworks, and thought leadership
• Engage confidently with executive-level stakeholders across multiple sectors

What You Bring

• 10+ years in Data Governance, Information Governance, or related disciplines
• 3–5 years in a leadership role with delivery, commercial, and people responsibilities
• Proven experience designing and implementing governance models and controls
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, etc.)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery
• Experience contributing to commercial decision-making and team growth
• Certifications such as CDMP or DAMA are a plus

What Success Looks Like

• High-performing teams and repeatable client success
• Measurable impact across multiple governance engagements
• Recognised subject matter expertise, internally and externally
• Achievement of portfolio-level financial KPIs
• Scalable IP and frameworks in use across the practice

Job Description

Associate Director – Data & AI Governance

Location: London (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Data & AI Governance leader ready to drive meaningful change? We’re hiring an Associate Director to lead a portfolio of high-impact client engagements, shape governance strategy, and develop a best-in-class consulting team.

The Opportunity

Join a high-growth consultancy at the forefront of data, AI, and cloud transformation. As a senior member of the Data & AI Governance practice, you’ll combine strategic leadership, delivery oversight, and subject matter expertise to help clients unlock value and manage risk in a fast-evolving landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of Data & AI Governance engagements
• Provide expert advisory across governance frameworks, policy, compliance, and operating models
• Translate business challenges into structured programmes of work
• Oversee financial performance across your portfolio (utilisation, margin, revenue)
• Support business development, pre-sales, and capability planning
• Mentor and develop consultants across the governance capability
• Contribute to IP development, frameworks, and thought leadership
• Engage confidently with executive-level stakeholders across multiple sectors

• What You Bring

  • 10+ years in Data Governance, Information Governance, or related disciplines
  • 3–5 years in a leadership role with delivery, commercial, and people responsibilities
  • Proven experience designing and implementing governance models and controls
  • Strong understanding of relevant regulations (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, etc.)
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery
  • Experience contributing to commercial decision-making and team growth
  • Certifications such as CDMP or DAMA are a plus

• What Success Looks Like

  • High-performing teams and repeatable client success
  • Measurable impact across multiple governance engagements
  • Recognised subject matter expertise, internally and externally
  • Achievement of portfolio-level financial KPIs
  • Scalable IP and frameworks in use across the practice

**Excited to grow your career?**
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi's Internal Audit team.
By joining Citi you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Our people make all the difference in our success.
**Team/Role Overview**
The Audit Director - AI Governance and Risks is a senior level management position, reporting to the Chief Auditor Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assurance, responsible for managing a team of audit professionals with an overall objective to strategically direct audit activities and assessments of the risk and control environment for the adoption of AI/GenAI, specifically related to AI Governance and Risks.
This role will primarily focus on AI Governance and Risks with the overall objective of this role to ensure that Citi Internal Audit's approach to AI to position Citi IA as the leading IA function in the financial services industry.
Citi IA is a dynamic global function of over 2,500 professionals located across more than 60 countries, covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers through its network in 98 countries. Through a culture of continuous improvement, Citi IA is focused on maintaining its position as a best-in-class IA function and is committed to investing in people, learning and development, innovation, and methodology programs. The Internal Audit mission is to provide independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance to the Board, senior management and regulators of Citigroup and Citibank (and its subsidiaries), over the effectiveness of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management, and controls that mitigate current and evolving risks and to enhance the control environment. IA is a change agent within Citi to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and therefore support senior management decision making around the globe.
Citi operates in over 100 countries and provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. Citi strives to create the best outcomes for clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative, and responsive.
**What you will do**
+ Develop the strategy and direct the execution of a portfolio of concurrent assurance activities relating to AI Governance and Risks, of high quality, within budget, and within the expected timelines.
+ Act as a trusted subject matter experts on AI regulation and ethics in financial services across the IA team.
+ Partner with the broader IA teams to scale AI assurance across IA work programs.
+ Lead and support AI audit engagements, ensuring that AI/GenAI systems are assessed against applicable laws, regulatory expectations, and ethical standards.
+ Interpret emerging rules and guidance related to AI/GenAI and advise IA, compliance team on their implications.
+ Support regulatory engagement by explaining AI risk, control and compliance approaches to supervisory authority
+ Develop and maintain best practise guidance standard and playbook for responsibility AI audit for IA
+ Ensure timely delivery of comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, including issues arising from other external parties.
+ Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal AI governance policies, adherence to AI/GenAI related laws and regulations, and the robustness of AI-related ethical or compliance incident response frameworks.
+ Attract, develop, and retain talent; recommending staffing levels required to fulfil responsibilities effectively while establishing and adhering to talent management processes and compensation and performance management programs.
+ Work across IA to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
+ Provide local site leadership encouraging engagement and collaboration across all IA organizations.
+ Perform control environment assessments and identify thematic issues and trends to improve controls and governance over the identification, measurement, management, and reporting of risks.
+ Champion horizon scanning to anticipate new regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges in AI/GenAI and translate them into practical audit priorities.
+ Promote auditability by design by advising product and engineering teams on controls, documentation, and governance structure needed to make AI systems inherently auditable.
+ Shape the future of AI audit practices by contributing to the development of new assurance methods for emerging risks (systemic bias propagation, synthetic data misuse)
+ Support and endorse the Quality Assurance (QA) function of IA, and resolve issues found by QA, improving audit processes and coverage.
+ Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable AI/Gen AI laws, rules and regulations (e.g. EU AI Act), adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
+ Represent IA in relevant governance forums including Boards and Committees.
+ Develop and maintain strong working relationships across other IA teams, Management Stakeholders (MSs), and Regulators.
+ Build trust through proactive and transparent interactions while maintaining strong relationships with regulators aligned to Internal Audit.
+ Engage regularly with MSs to understand emerging risks and help address escalations.
+ Pro-actively advise and assist MSs in considering risks and controls. Support the audit team in their interactions with MSs.
+ Participate and share relevant knowledge and insight, on an ongoing basis, within and across IA teams, to drive the consistent application of the Methodology, consistency of audit opinions, higher efficiency, and improved quality of overall assurance.
**What we will need from you**
+ Extensive experience in a related role.
+ In-depth understanding of financial regulations and how they intersect with AI/GenAI e.g. conduct risk, operational resilience, data protection, algorithmic trading, AML/KYC, consumer protection.
+ Preferably with audit experience, subject matter expert in AI governance, legal, risk and ethics.
+ Related certifications such as Certified Information Systems (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems (CRISC) or similar. AI-related certifications are a plus.
+ Executive presence and expert in building and maintaining strong open relationships with executive stakeholders, working as a partner, exerting influence and providing credible challenge in a constructive manner.
+ Ability to quickly comprehend the full risk implications of complex global issues, escalate to the appropriate level and provide advice and on pragmatic commercial solutions.
+ Outstanding performer, open minded, resilient, agile, energetic, self-starter, articulate and empathetic whilst being confident to deliver opinions to bring about positive outcomes.
+ Strong leadership skills including a track record of identifying and developing world class talent.
+ Experienced in leading large, dispersed and diverse professional teams.
+ Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management.
+ Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
+ Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
+ Effective negotiation skills.
**Education**
+ Bachelor's degree/University degree in law, ethics, decision science, computer science, data science, finance, accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
+ Master's degree preferred.
**What we can offer you**
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
+ Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
+ A discretional annual performance related bonus
+ Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Pension Plan
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Exclusive discounts for employees, family, and friends
+ Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
**Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.**
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Our client is a vanguard in AI & Emerging Technologies, seeking an experienced Senior AI Ethics & Governance Lead to join their fully remote, globally-focused team. This crucial position will shape the responsible development and deployment of AI systems, ensuring ethical considerations are integrated into every stage of the product lifecycle. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing policies, frameworks, and best practices to mitigate risks and foster trust in AI technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of AI governance and work with a passionate team committed to ethical innovation, all within a flexible remote work structure.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI ethics principles, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Assess potential ethical risks and societal impacts associated with AI technologies and products.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations on ethical AI development to product teams, engineers, and leadership.
• Conduct ethical reviews and impact assessments of AI systems and algorithms.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulations, industry standards, and best practices in AI ethics and responsible AI.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to foster a culture of ethical AI development within the organization.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, policy, and R&D teams to ensure alignment and integration of ethical considerations.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including academics, policymakers, and industry peers, on AI ethics topics.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of AI governance initiatives.
• Champion ethical AI practices and contribute to thought leadership in the field.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field with a specialization in AI ethics or technology governance.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology policy, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning principles, and their ethical implications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ethical frameworks, policies, and governance structures.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory landscapes concerning AI and data privacy.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and drive change in complex organizations, preferably in a remote setting.
• Passion for ensuring AI is developed and used for the benefit of humanity.

This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence. If you are a leader in AI ethics with a vision for responsible technology, we encourage you to apply for this remote position.

Our client, a cutting-edge AI research and development firm, is actively seeking a Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to establish and lead our foundational ethics framework. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the UK. You will be at the forefront of developing policies, guidelines, and best practices to ensure the responsible and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. Your core mission will involve identifying potential ethical risks associated with AI systems, from bias and fairness to transparency and accountability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, engineers, legal counsel, and product managers, to embed ethical considerations into the entire AI development lifecycle. This role requires a deep understanding of AI principles, coupled with a strong grounding in ethical theory, philosophy, law, and public policy related to emerging technologies. Responsibilities include conducting ethical impact assessments, developing training programs for staff on AI ethics, and staying updated on global AI regulations and industry standards. You will also play a crucial role in stakeholder engagement, communicating our commitment to ethical AI externally. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven ability to translate complex ethical concepts into practical, actionable guidance. A track record of developing and implementing governance frameworks in technology settings is highly valued. Experience in a remote-first environment, demonstrating strong self-management and communication skills, is essential. We are looking for a thought leader who can champion ethical AI practices and foster a culture of responsibility within our organisation. A PhD in AI Ethics, Philosophy, Law, or a related field, with a specialization in technology ethics, is preferred. Alternatively, extensive relevant experience combined with a Master's degree will be considered. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of AI development and shape its societal impact.

Our client, a pioneering force in the field of AI and emerging technologies located in the heart of London, England, UK , is seeking a Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join their innovative team. This role is crucial in shaping the responsible development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining robust ethical frameworks, governance policies, and compliance strategies for all AI-related projects. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere.

The Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist will be responsible for conducting in-depth risk assessments, identifying potential ethical concerns, and developing mitigation strategies for AI systems. This includes ensuring fairness, transparency, accountability, and safety in AI algorithms and their applications. You will collaborate closely with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to embed ethical considerations into the entire AI lifecycle, from conception to deployment and ongoing monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and refine AI ethics principles, policies, and guidelines.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing AI systems.
• Provide expert guidance on AI governance, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, AI Act), and best practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training sessions on AI ethics and responsible innovation.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, trends, and regulatory developments in AI ethics globally.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, academics, and industry bodies, to contribute to the broader discourse on AI governance.
• Champion a culture of responsible AI development and deployment throughout the organization.
• Advise on data privacy and security implications in AI systems.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Ethics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working in AI ethics, responsible AI, data governance, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning principles, and their societal implications.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory landscapes concerning AI and data privacy.
• Proven ability to translate complex ethical and technical concepts into actionable guidance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated passion for promoting ethical technology development.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI responsibly. As a fully remote role, you will have the freedom to design your optimal work environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements from wherever you are based.

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join their pioneering team in London, England, UK . This critical role will focus on developing and implementing robust ethical frameworks and governance policies for the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our AI initiatives align with ethical principles, legal requirements, and societal values. Responsibilities include conducting ethical risk assessments, developing guidelines for AI data usage and algorithmic transparency, and collaborating with legal, policy, and engineering teams to embed ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle. You will also be involved in training and educating internal stakeholders on AI ethics and best practices, and contributing to public discourse and industry standards in AI governance. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or PhD in a relevant field such as AI Ethics, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science with an ethics focus, or Public Policy, along with at least 5 years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology governance. A strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and their societal implications is essential. Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills are required, with the ability to articulate complex ethical and technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of ethical AI at a leading organization in London, England, UK , ensuring that innovation is pursued responsibly and sustainably. If you are passionate about ethical technology and have a proven track record in AI governance, we encourage you to apply.

Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation, developing groundbreaking solutions that are reshaping industries. We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist to join our team in London, England, UK . This is a critical, in-office role dedicated to ensuring that our AI development and deployment adhere to the highest ethical standards and robust governance frameworks. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence within our organization and for our clients.

As the Lead AI Ethics & Governance Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices. This includes conducting ethical risk assessments for new AI projects, identifying potential biases, and recommending mitigation strategies. You will work closely with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal counsel to embed ethical considerations throughout the entire AI lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and monitoring. Your role will involve staying abreast of evolving regulatory landscapes, industry standards, and public discourse surrounding AI ethics. You will lead training initiatives for employees on AI ethics and responsible innovation, fostering a culture of ethical awareness and accountability. Furthermore, you will contribute to external engagements, representing the company's commitment to responsible AI development.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as computer science, philosophy, law, policy, or social sciences, with a strong focus on AI ethics, technology policy, or governance. You will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience working directly on AI ethics, responsible AI, or related governance frameworks, preferably within a technology-driven organization. Demonstrated experience in conducting ethical impact assessments, developing AI governance structures, and navigating complex ethical dilemmas is essential. Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills are required, along with strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with AI technologies, machine learning principles, and their societal implications is crucial. You should be a thought leader with a passion for ensuring technology serves humanity ethically and responsibly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing AI ethics policies and governance frameworks.
• Conducting ethical risk assessments and bias audits for AI systems.
• Providing guidance on ethical AI development and deployment.
• Collaborating with technical and legal teams to embed ethical considerations.
• Monitoring AI ethics regulations and industry best practices.
• Developing and delivering AI ethics training programs.
• Representing the company in discussions on responsible AI.
• Advising on AI transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Staying updated on emerging AI technologies and their ethical implications.
• Promoting a culture of responsible innovation within the organization.

This is a unique and impactful opportunity to lead the charge in ethical AI development for a cutting-edge technology firm.