City of London
Senior AI Ethics Lead – London Location: London (Hybrid) Department: Data & AI / Responsible AI Seniority: Senior Manager / Lead Employment Type: Permanent Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AI Ethics Lead to drive the organisation’s Responsible AI strategy, governance frameworks, and ethical assurance practices. This role is critical to ensuring our AI systems are transparent, fair, safe, and compliant with emerging UK, EU, and global regulations. You will work closely with senior leadership, data science teams, legal, risk, and external partners to embed ethical decision‑making across the full AI lifecycle. Key Responsibilities AI Governance & Ethical Frameworks • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s AI ethics and governance frameworks., • Define ethical standards, principles, and risk‑mitigation requirements for AI and data‑driven products., • Interpret and implement regulatory requirements including the EU AI Act, UK government guidance, sector‑specific regulation (FS, healthcare, public sector), and global best practices., • Serve as the subject‑matter expert on AI ethics for senior executives, internal teams, and external clients., • Build strong partnerships across Data Science, Product, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Policy teams to embed ethics‑by‑design., • Establish ongoing monitoring frameworks for model fairness, drift, transparency, accountability, and human oversight., • Develop documentation standards including model cards, governance reports, and audit trails., • Shape long‑term Responsible AI strategy in alignment with business priorities and emerging technologies (GenAI, LLMs, automated decision‑making)., • Stay ahead of global standards, ethics research, and regulatory evolution, advising leadership on impacts and opportunities., • 7–10+ years’ experience in AI Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Risk, Policy, or related fields., • Deep understanding of AI governance, fairness, transparency, bias mitigation, and model assurance., • Strong capability working with data science and technical teams; able to translate ethical principles into practical workflows., • Experience with regulatory frameworks such as:, • EU AI Act, • UK AI Regulations & DPDI Bill, • GDPR / data protection, • Sector‑specific compliance (Financial Services, Public Sector, Healthcare), • Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisation‑wide adoption of new standards., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex AI risks for non‑technical audiences., • Degree or postgraduate qualification in AI, Data Science, Ethics, Law, Public Policy, Computer Science, or similar., • Certifications in Responsible AI, Data Protection, or Risk Management (e.g., GDPR certs)., • Opportunity to influence and shape the organisation’s Responsible AI direction., • Work at the forefront of AI governance during a pivotal period of global regulatory evolution., • Hybrid London working model with flexibility., • Competitive salary, benefits, and progression opportunities.