AI Governance Lead in London

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

As AI becomes embedded in our services and operations, Swift is preparing for a new regulatory era and evolving global supervisory expectations. This role is a key part of how we operationalise that shift.

The AI and Transaction Data Governance squad owns governance practices for AI and Transaction Data and builds literacy across Swift to equip the organisation for safe, effective AI adoption and Transaction Data use. The team leads AI literacy efforts alongside running AI and Transaction Data governance frameworks and managing the data catalogue. We drive greater clarity, reduced risk, and increased trust in how AI and Transaction Data are used across Swift.

As AI Governance Lead, you will support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, processes, and controls that align with regulatory requirements and internal standards. Working in a small team, you will contribute to high-impact initiatives that shape how the organisation adopts and governs AI, navigating ambiguous areas and turning complexity into clear, practical outcomes that enable innovation with confidence.

• Delivery and execution: Deliver defined AI governance activities independently ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality outputs.
• Delivery: Work closely with business use case owners across a broad and sometimes ambiguous scope, supporting them to manage dependencies, priorities, and risks across teams to maintain momentum and quality.
• Risk and control support: Contribute to risk assessments, governance reviews, and control activities for AI-enabled use cases, identifying issues and escalating risks appropriately.
• Framework implementation: Support the implementation and maintenance of AI governance frameworks, policies, taxonomies, and operating processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues across product, technology, legal, compliance, risk, data science and security to foster a culture of AI excellence and responsible innovation.
• Monitoring and reporting: Help maintain monitoring, reporting, and documentation activities to track governance progress, key risks, and compliance with internal standards.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute ideas to improve team processes, share knowledge with colleagues, and support a culture of learning and operational effectiveness.
• Ethical AI: Promote ethical AI principles and ensure that AI systems are designed and used in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner.
• External Engagement: Represent Swift in industry forums and collaborate with external experts to stay updated on the latest AI trends and best practices.

• Experience contributing to AI governance, risk management, policy implementation, or related control activities within a defined remit.
• Ability to manage personal priorities effectively, deliver consistent quality, and identify or escalate risks when needed.
• Clear communication and strong collaboration skills, with a willingness to work constructively within a team and support shared outcomes.
• Commitment to learning and development, including openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous skill building.
• Deep understanding of AI, AI governance, regulatory expectations, and responsible AI principles, with the ability to apply them in day-to-day work.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance their career in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance-Driven Culture: A focus on recognising and rewarding top performers.
• Global Impact: The chance to contribute to a global organisation.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.