Data & AI Governance Lead

About the role

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping how Data & AI are governed, managed and trusted within a large, complex organisation? This strategic position sits at the intersection of data, AI, risk, governance and business, driving mature, future‑focused governance environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and drive Data & AI Governance strategies, frameworks and roadmaps.
• Establish and embed Responsible AI governance and AI risk management practices.
• Oversee AI use cases from intake and approval through to monitoring.
• Drive AI readiness across strategic data products and datasets.
• Strengthen data quality, lineage, ownership, metadata and governance controls.
• Provide governance assurance across risk, privacy, security and compliance.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, Internal Audit, IT and business teams.
• Identify governance gaps and drive remediation and continuous improvement.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging AI, data and regulatory trends.
• Mentor and guide Data & AI Governance practitioners.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in Information Studies or a related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in data/information management and governance.
• Strong experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of data risk, governance, compliance and information management.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA, COBIT, King IV and relevant regulatory requirements.
• 3–5 years’ exposure to AI Governance, Responsible AI, Model Governance, Model Risk Management or AI Compliance (highly advantageous).

Required skills

• DAMA framework
• COBIT framework
• King IV framework
• Responsible AI practices
• AI Governance
• Model Governance
• Model Risk Management
• AI Compliance