Head Of Data & AI Governance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head Of Data & AI Governance (Fintech): Design and implement enterprise-wide data and AI governance frameworks within the COO department, reporting to the Chief Data Officer. Focus on compliance with data protection laws, AI regulations, and ethical guidelines, ensuring data quality, privacy, bias mitigation, and algorithmic transparency.

Location: London/ Southampton

Company

hirify.global plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation.

What you will do

• Design and implement enterprise-wide data and AI governance frameworks including policies, standards and controls.
• Ensure adherence to data protection laws (e.g. GDPR, AI Act), AI regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Establish data quality metrics and controls to maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Develop guidelines for responsible AI use, including fairness, explainability, and auditability.
• Establish highly effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and business partners across hirify.global to embed governance practices.
• Lead, engage, motive and develop all employees within the roles remit to maximise their full potential.

Requirements

• Degree in an analytical discipline (e.g. statistics, computer science, maths) or evidence of equivalent practical experience
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK) and AI ethics principles.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (GDPR, AI Act, FCA Guidelines UK Reg Framework etc.).
• Extensive experience in data governance leadership roles
• Experience of defining and implementing data governance framework and associated policies, standards and controls
• Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, etc.)

Nice to have

• Professional certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIPP/E, AI Ethics certifications) preferred.
• Expertise in model evaluation framework and performance analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
• All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
• A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
• Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
• Life Assurance: 4x your salary.
• Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.