AI Policy & Risk Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference, using your skills & experience to be a key enabler of AI-driven transformation? If so, we may have the role for you!

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for an AI Policy & Risk Specialist to join our team in AI & Data. In this exciting brand-new role, you’ll pave the way for responsible AI adoption and management across YBS by leading on policy, risk integration and stakeholder collaboration. You’ll lead on the design and implementation of responsible AI policies and risk controls, ensuring our AI systems ae safe, ethical and compliant.

This is a hybrid role with working from home plus some onsite presence in our Bradford & central Leeds offices.

About the role

As an AI Policy & Risk Specialist, you will lead the development and implementation of AI policies and standards, supporting the subsequent translation of these into business and specialist functions and strengthen knowledge across the Data & AI Function.

You will-

• Support the integration of AI risk considerations into our Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Design and develop first line risk controls and pro-active monitoring for our business self-assessments and local controls.
• Act as a key advisor working across business areas, risk teams, data and technical teams to ensure that AI systems and use cases are developed and deployed in line with policy, in a safe, ethical and compliant manner.
• Support the AI Quality & Control specialist to interpret the policy and wider risk landscape at YBS, ensuring appropriate controls are implemented within the AI Factory to demonstrate adherence to policy.
• Work closely with the AI Value Specialist to develop and deliver training and guidance, and continuously promote awareness and adoption of responsible AI practices across YBS.
• Engage with external bodies and industry forums to benchmark YBS’s AI quality practices and incorporate emerging standards.

About you

You’ll have experience in Risk, Compliance, Data Governance or AI/Technology governance (or strong experience in related roles), with a strong interest and knowledge in AI technologies, risks and regulatory frameworks.

You will have

• A broad knowledge of Data & Information landscapes, and best practice operating models including people, process, and technology.
• Familiarity with data and AI ethics, ethics, fairness, transparency and accountability principles.
• Knowledge of global AI regulations and standards (EU AI Act).
• A proven track record of building solid relationships and networks, with ability to tailor interactions across large stakeholder groups
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to manage and resolve risk and competing/conflicting priorities.
• Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into practical guidance, whilst maintaining flexible and adaptable with the pace of technology and AI change.