Job Description - AI Governance & Risk Manager

Role Overview

The AI Governance & Risk Manager establishes policies, controls and review mechanisms for safe and compliant AI adoption.

This role is increasingly important as organisations deploy AI in customer-facing, regulated or high-impact scenarios.

Alternative Job Titles

Define AI governance framework, risk taxonomy, model inventory and approval workflow.

Assess model risks including bias, privacy, explainability, robustness, security and misuse.

Work with legal, compliance, data, security and business teams to implement controls.

Prepare audit evidence, policy documents, training materials and governance reports.

Hard-skills

Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, model validation, data privacy and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of responsible AI principles, model documentation and risk control frameworks.

Experience in compliance, audit, model risk, data governance or information security is preferred.

Education & Training

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Law, Risk Management, Finance, Data Science or related fields.
Professional certification in risk, privacy or security is a plus.

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