Data & AI Governance Lead

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping how Data & AI are governed, managed and trusted within a large, complex organisation?

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for an experienced Data & AI Governance Lead to drive governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, data risk management and regulatory compliance across the organisation. This is a strategic opportunity for someone who can operate at the intersection of Data, AI, Risk, Governance and Business and who is passionate about building mature, future-focused governance environments. What you'll be doing: 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 What we're looking for: Relevant degree in Information Studies or a related field 8+ years' experience across data\/information management and governance Strong experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment Strong 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 would be highly advantageous Why this opportunity? This is more than a traditional Data Governance role. You'll have the opportunity to shape the governance landscape around AI and data , influence strategic decision-making and help build an environment where emerging technologies can be adopted responsibly and securely. For Finance Roles: For more exciting Actuarial & Analytics vacancies , please visit: Network Recruitment International I also specialise in recruiting: Actuarial (Life, Short-Term, Pensions, Health, Quant) Data Science & Advanced Analytics Pricing & Product Modelling Market, Credit & Quantitative Risk Machine Learning & AI Specialists If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Kholo Mongalo Recruitment Researcher - Actuarial & Analytics Connect with me on LinkedIn: Kholo Mongalo on LinkedIn