AI and Data - AI Governance Lead

We are seeking talented and experienced AI governance lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead the delivery of AI governance projects from conception to production. You will be working with Financial Services clients who are navigating an evolving marketplace where AI governance is a key foundational pillar of their organizational strategy, enabling them to unlock their full potential for innovation whilst maintaining ethical standards and regulatory compliance. In this role, you may be expected to:

• Define the vision, objectives, and strategic approach for AI governance in an organisation. Design the foundational policies, principles and standards required to implement the strategy.
• Flexibly work with our clients across both advisory and delivery in the AI governance space, enabling them to leverage trustworthy AI for strategic decision-making and operational excellence
• Advise clients on the strategic ‘why’, ‘what’, and ‘how’ of establishing robust AI governance to ensure quality, compliance, and trustworthiness for business objectives
• Present and communicate to people unfamiliar with the use of AI in decision-making about the advantages and caveats of proposals and solutions
• Contribute to the design and implementation of organisational structures and operating models that embed AI governance best practices
• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership teams to shape, define, and deliver AI governance strategies aligned with business goals
• Stay at the forefront of AI governance industry trends, actively maintaining an awareness of the latest tooling solutions and trade association certifications
• Support the development of compelling AI governance proposals, articulating value propositions and securing new engagements through expert client presentations and strategic solution design.
• Maintain a close understanding of the latest AI technologies, trends and best practices to address the unique governance challenges and opportunities presented by advances in AI.

We are seeking consultants with a passion for AI governance who have experience working in one or more sub sectors (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Asset Management) within Finance Services. This could be professional services or industry experience across one or many functional domains. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate skills and experience in some of the following:

• A clear understanding of key AI governance principles and their practical application in a Financial Services environment
• Familiarity with regulatory / statutory requirements impacting AI governance (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, etc.) Professional certifications in ISO42001, AIGP, etc. are desirable.
• Involvement in designing or reviewing AI governance frameworks and control sets aligned to recognised standards (e.g. EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001)
• Experience leading risk-based initiatives regarding agentic AI, genAI, data analytics or model risk, covering the AI lifecycle and including risk assessments, model monitoring, safety measures and real time risk management
• Translating UK/EU regulatory expectations into practical operating controls, assurance approaches and evidence packs
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management experience, and adept at independently leading and influencing high-level discussions with C-suite clients and complex cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively within and leading a team
• Understand expectations and demonstrate personal accountability for keeping performance on track
• Actively focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including in English (Proficiency), Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us.

Take your career to the next level by joining one of the world’s best and most recognised professional services firms. We are looking for motivated, curious, team-orientated individuals to join our AI governance team, where you will build trusted relationships with client stakeholders to create data-driven programmes that transform their organisations. You will contribute to Deloitte’s market-leading approach to Trustworthy AI, ensuring that cutting-edge AI deployments are underpinned by robust governance, ethical principles, and stringent privacy protection, building client confidence and sustainable innovation. Technology & Transformation: How do you make intelligent, future-proof decisions in a world where change is the one constant? That’s exactly what you’ll help our clients do. You will have the opportunity to work with a huge variety of interesting, international, and world leading clients who are navigating an evolving marketplace where Generative AI is taking artificial intelligence to a new level. Your advice will help to position our clients to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients’ become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most., That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and Data We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients’ organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your “Immediate Family Members” are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues “What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Technology and Transformation “I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about.” - Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation “Everyone always says “it’s the people,” and that’s true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don’t have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte.” - Gillian, Technology and Transformation Our hybrid working policy You’ll be based in London or Manchester with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world- class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.