Director ai governance

Director, AI Governance (m/f/d)

The role

This position focuses on helping organisations adopt and scale AI in a controlled, responsible way. You’ll define how AI is governed across different use cases, ensuring innovation moves forward without exposing the business to unnecessary risk.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement governance frameworks covering risk, security, compliance, and accountability for AI systems, including generative and autonomous solutions
• Advise stakeholders on scaling AI across functions while maintaining appropriate controls around privacy, security, and reputation
• Establish practical guardrails such as use-case classification, approval workflows, oversight mechanisms, and monitoring processes
• Define governance approaches for more autonomous systems, including decision boundaries, escalation paths, and audit requirements
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business, legal, technology, and data teams to align governance with operational needs
• Translate regulatory and industry expectations into clear policies, operating models, and implementation plans
• Facilitate governance forums, risk assessments, and cross-functional decision-making processes
• Contribute to the evolution of AI governance capabilities, including internal development and external positioning

What you bring

• Several years of experience (typically 8+) in areas such as AI governance, technology risk, cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, or related fields
• Strong understanding of AI risk areas including security, bias, explainability, third-party risk, and lifecycle management
• Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks or control environments in complex organisations
• Ability to bridge strategic, regulatory, and technical perspectives and translate them into practical actions
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders across different functions
• A structured, pragmatic, and hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Fluency in English

What to expect

• A role with significant influence on how AI is adopted and scaled within organisations
• Close collaboration with senior decision-makers and cross-functional teams
• Opportunities for rapid professional growth and increasing responsibility
• A flexible working model with a combination of remote and office-based work
• An international, collaborative environment with a strong team culture
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package