Data AI Governance Consultant in London

AI Governance Consultant (SC level)
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Capco is a global technology and business consultancy, focused on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry.
We bring:

• Expertise in banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and asset management
• Deep knowledge in financial services offerings, including e.g. Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Core Banking etc.
• A commitment to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there
• A focus on maintaining our nimble, agile and entrepreneurial culture

The Opportunity
Capco\'s global Data Practice, a team of 800+ data practitioners enables financial institutions to become data-driven and AI enabled by helping transform their understanding of, readiness for and use of Artificial Intelligence to derive value and achieve organisational objectives.
Our team collaborates with clients to embed AI at the core of their business, explore and prioritise industry specific opportunities to infuse AI into products, services and processes and shape the workforce of the future driving responsible and ethical AI use from the frontline.
Drawing on our deep domain and business expertise, we leverage 25 years of industry-leading innovation with cutting-edge AI tools, technology, and training to unlock and accelerate higher-value outcomes for our clients. From process reengineering to exploring new market opportunities, we help clients prepare, pilot, and scale AI-powered initiatives that reduce complexity, drive innovation, and fuel growth.
Your Role
You\'ll be joining Capco\'s Data Analytics & AI team as an AI Governance Consultant. You will use your expertise in AI governance to provide strategic direction and leadership around crafting and implementing AI governance frameworks, policies, and best practices both for Capco and for our clients.
Our projects vary in their nature, and your responsibilities will differ based on client requirements, but could include:

• Developing and implementing AI governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and transparent AI adoption.
• Advising on regulatory and compliance considerations for AI, including data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and emerging AI-specific regulations.
• Crafting the business case for AI governance initiatives, defining clear strategic roadmaps to operationalise AI governance at scale.
• Running, structuring, and facilitating interviews and workshops to identify client pain points, risks, and governance challenges, linking these to AI capabilities (e.g., ethical AI, bias mitigation, and transparency).
• Reviewing existing or proposed client governance frameworks and providing recommendations to improve their effectiveness and compliance.

You will also play a key role in developing our AI propositions and capability within Capco, which may include:

• Managing and running proposition offerings, in partnership with the Capability, Data Practice and Domain Leads and supporting the ongoing success of our AI go to market strategy.
• Ensuring responsible development of AI products by providing support and guidance to our AI development team
• Leading both internal and external demos of our AI solutions, and providing high-level technical guidance as required.
• Defining internal and external-facing thought leadership on responsible AI, governance frameworks, and regulatory trends.
• Developing methodologies and accelerators to enhance the delivery of AI governance frameworks.

Your Skills and Experience
Most importantly, you\'ll have a passion for AI. You will bring your track-record in driving AI-enabled change to enable clients to achieve their business outcomes.
To qualify for the role, you will have most of the following:

• At least 5 years in data science modelling, AI strategy, governance, or related fields such as data strategy, digital transformation, or technology risk management.
• Ability to translate technical AI and regulatory insights into actionable outcomes and facilitate informed discussions with clients or internal stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of data science, AI principles, governance, and lifecycle management, or the ability to adapt expertise from related areas (e.g., data management, compliance, analytics)
• Proven ability to assess organisational readiness for AI, deliver actionable recommendations, and develop frameworks, policies, or standards focused on ethics, transparency, and compliance.
• Familiarity with AI-related regulatory and ethical considerations, including bias mitigation, transparency, accountability, and data privacy (e.g., GDPR, AI Act).
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks, identify gaps, and design structured solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing diverse stakeholders across technical, legal, and business teams to drive alignment and results.
• Exceptional ability to present and adapt complex technical and regulatory concepts to varied audiences.

Ideally, you will also bring:

• A minimum of 5 years\' consulting experience at a top-tier consultancy or a similar internal change / transformation role within a Financial Services organisation
• Hands-on experience in implementing AI initiatives with a focus on data protection and governance in regulated environments.
• A strong foundation in Financial Services (e.g., banking, insurance, investment management) or a similar regulated industry e.g. healthcare
• Familiarity with AI platforms, tools, or methodologies (e.g., Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, TensorFlow), or experience collaborating with technical teams deploying AI solutions.
• Knowledge of governance or risk frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO 38507) and their application to emerging technologies.
• Awareness of issues like algorithmic bias, explainability, and societal impacts associated with AI adoption.
• Understanding of transferable frameworks used in AI governance, such as those in data management (e.g., DAMA DMBOK) or compliance functions.
• Credentials in Applied AI, Responsible AI, AI Ethics, Risk Management, or Data Governance.

Up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices for Artificial Intelligence, including its societal, ethical, and legal implications.
Why Join Capco?
You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry.
We offer:

• A work culture focused on innovation and building lasting value for our clients and employees
• Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients
• A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture
• Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits, including maternity / adoption / shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement

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