AI Risk Governance Lead, Europe

Dublin / Manchester / London – Hybrid

Reporting to: Chief Risk Officer, Europe
Dotted Line: Global Head of AI Risk Governance

Shape the Future of Responsible AI

As AI continues to transform financial services, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to establish and drive AI Risk Governance across the European business.  This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in enabling the safe, responsible and scalable adoption of AI while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act. Working at the intersection of risk, technology, operations and business strategy, you will help define how AI is governed across Europe and influence enterprise-wide AI governance practices globally.

The Opportunity

As AI Risk Governance Lead, Europe, you will lead the design, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the European AI Risk Governance framework. You will partner closely with AI Enablement teams, business leaders, Compliance, Legal, Technology and global governance functions to ensure AI solutions are deployed in a way that balances innovation, efficiency and risk management.

You will serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on AI-related risk matters and play a critical role in preparing the organisation for the regulatory landscape emerging across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

AI Risk Management & Governance

• Lead and continuously enhance the European AI Risk Governance framework, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance processes, controls, approval workflows and reporting mechanisms that support responsible AI adoption at scale.
• Chair the European AI Governance Committee and oversee day-to-day governance activities.
• Conduct and oversee AI risk assessments, providing guidance to business owners on risk mitigation and control requirements.

EU AI Act Readiness & Regulatory Engagement

• Lead the organisation’s readiness activities for the EU AI Act and other emerging AI regulations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical governance standards, controls and operating procedures.
• Support Compliance and Legal teams in responding to regulatory enquiries, audits and data requests relating to AI.

Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Risk Officer and European Leadership Team on AI-related matters.
• Deliver clear, actionable and outcome-focused reporting to executive committees and Boards.

Global Collaboration & Third-Party Oversight

• Serve as the primary European liaison to the Global AI Risk Governance function.
• Align regional governance practices with global standards while ensuring compliance with European requirements.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in risk management, governance, compliance, technology risk, model risk or AI governance within a regulated environment.
• Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks for AI, advanced analytics or emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI risk domains, including model risk, data governance, privacy, operational risk, cyber risk and ethical AI considerations.
• Deep knowledge of the EU AI Act and broader European regulatory expectations relating to AI and digital technologies.

• Ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and drive consensus.
• Passion for responsible AI and emerging technologies.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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