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Risk & Controls Oversight Senior Lead - AI & Data Risk

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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As a Risk & Controls Oversight Senior Lead – AI & Data Risk you’ll be responsible for providing expert oversight on AI and Data Risk. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our risk management practices are robust, effective, and always in compliance of risk and control management frameworks. You’ll also act as a key bridge between the Customer & Digital Team, Chief Operating Office (CCO), second and third-line risk partners, and other stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing and assessing risk appetite
  • Leading conversations on risk acceptance
  • Ensuring controls are designed and assessed properly, resolving any gaps and improving the control environment
  • Ensuring ongoing monitoring of controls to keep the business audit ready
  • Embedding active risk management culture
  • Assessing new business activities and leveraging tools KRIs and risk dashboards
  • Staying on top of market trends and emerging risks
  • Driving continuous education based on internal and external themes and lessons learnt
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Preparing and enhancing governance papers and reports
  • Identifying opportunities for data led controls monitoring and automation of controls
  • Ensuring compliance with RCSA, Issue management and Risk events management process in line with Operational Risk framework

Requirements

  • Good understanding of Retail Banking Customer Journeys to identify and manage associated risks and controls
  • In-depth expertise in Data and Records Management. This includes knowledge of data architectures, data quality standards, and data retention/deletion practices
  • Expertise in AI, with a focus on ethical principles, transparency and fairness assessments
  • Ensure good Risk Assessment and governance across use AI case approval, validation, deployment and monitoring
  • Up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, including Generative AI, and the associated risks
  • Proven experience in data analytics, data science, and driving automation and digitization within Risk Management processes
  • Ability to balance risk management with business goals when defining Risk Appetite, and effectively influencing or negotiating with stakeholders on risk acceptance
  • Be able to conduct active deep dives and Risk assessments for active Risk management
  • Well-versed in market trends, competitor activities, and the broader risk environment, with the ability to use this knowledge to enhance internal controls
  • Having gravitas and experience in influencing senior stakeholders including Managing Director level
  • Ability to design and implement the Risk strategy in line with the Overall Vision of BUK Customer and Digital function
  • Deep understanding of market trends, competitor activities, and the broader risk environment, using this knowledge to drive continuous improvements in internal controls
  • Subject Matter Expertise and experience of delivering transformation and change in Risk management

Nice to have

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team of risk specialists
  • Ability to balance risk considerations with commercial objectives when defining Risk Appetite and influencing stakeholders on risk acceptance
  • Capable of applying expertise in Data and AI risk within the context of Customer & Digital, ensuring tailored solutions for this area

What we offer

  • Cycle or run to work
  • CoSpace drop-in co-working space
  • Wellness Suite including a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, personal training sessions and massage therapy
  • Advanced trading floors
  • Inclusive and supportive culture
  • Hybrid working

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