Senior AI Governance Analyst (6 month FTC)

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Risk Team where you will support the implementation, embedding and operationalisation of the Bank Responsible AI Framework.

Working as part of the Controls Design & Oversight team our ideal team member will have previous experience in coordinating and administering the end-to-end AI governance process, ensuring AI use cases are appropriately assessed, governed, monitored and reported throughout their lifecycle with excellent analytical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day implementation and embedding of the Responsible AI Framework across the Group.
• Operate and maintain the end-to-end AI governance process and supporting procedures.
• Perform initial triage and review of AI use case submissions
• Establish, maintain and enhance the Bank AI Use Case Inventory during the implementation period, ensuring a sustainable inventory management approach is embedded for ongoing BAU ownership.
• Assess and challenge AI-related risks including model risk, data quality, bias and fairness, privacy, information security, cyber, third-party and operational risks.
• Produce regular governance reporting and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for colleagues during the implementation and embedding of the Responsible AI Framework.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience operating governance, risk, control or compliance processes.
• An understanding of operational risk, non-financial risk and control frameworks.
• Coordinated governance forums, committees or review processes.
• An ability to manage multiple work items and prioritise effectively.
• Experience maintaining registers, inventories or management information reporting.
• An ability to document requirements, processes and governance decisions clearly and accurately.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies and common AI use cases.
• Experience of model governance, technology governance or data governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry developments relating to artificial intelligence.
• Professional qualifications in Risk, Data Governance, Audit, Technology or Compliance.
• DAMA, IRM, ICA, CISI or equivalent professional certification.
• Relevant AI governance, AI risk or Responsible AI training.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.

We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.

We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.

Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.

Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.

We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.