At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI governance operations and embed controls into AI lifecycle management.
- Company: Join a world-leading energy trading company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI governance while working in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: 8-12+ years in AI/ML, technology operations, or governance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Contract London, Waterloo Posted 23 hours ago Competitive USD / Year Exciting opportunity for an AI Governance Operations Lead to join a World Leading Energy Trading company on a long-term contract basis in London.
Purpose: The Governance Operations Lead is responsible for operationalizing AIMS governance requirements (AI ownership, AI tiering, AI lifecycle, AI operating model, etc) across the company by embedding governance controls into AI lifecycle management processes, platforms, and project delivery pipelines.
The role enables scalable, automated, and auditable governance while balancing AI value realization, adoption, and risk management.
Key
Accountabilities
- Drive implementation of AI governance processes across the end-to-end AI lifecycle (data, development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement)
- Embed governance controls into AI/ML platforms, MLOps pipelines, and AI lifecycle management
- Own AI governance operations including AI Registry, model/agent inventory, AI asset tiering, approvals, attestations
- Establish governance automation to improve compliance, reduce manual effort, and avoid policy based governance that is disconnected from delivery
- Ensure traceability, auditability, and transparency of AI assets, models, and decisions
- Develop governance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to measure compliance, adoption, risk, and effectiveness
- Partner with Data & AI, IDSO, Enterprise Architecture, IT Engineering, and CISO teams to integrate governance into enterprise platforms
- Support regulatory, audit, and assurance activities through robust evidence management and reporting
- Drive continuous improvement of governance processes, tooling, and operating models.
Experience
- 8-12+ years in AI/ML, technology operations, governance, risk, or digital transformation.
- Experience implementing enterprise governance processes and operating models.
- Experience with AI/ML platforms, MLOps, Dev Sec Ops, or data platforms.
- Proven track record of operationalizing controls and driving enterprise adoption.
Expertise
- AI lifecycle management and MLOps
- Governance process design and automation
- AI risk, controls, and compliance
- Data and model management platforms
- Metrics, reporting, and operational excellence
- Process optimization and continuous improvement behaviours
- Systems thinker with a strong operational mindset
- Balances governance rigor with business agility
- Drives simplification and automation
- Influences across organizational boundaries
- Focuses on outcomes, scalability, and adoption With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years.
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Governance Operations Lead – AI in London employer: Eaglecliff Recruitment
Eaglecliff Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training and mentoring opportunities for Agile practitioners, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to high-performing delivery teams in the energy trading sector. Our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement fosters a supportive culture that values every individual's contribution, making it a rewarding place to work.
