AI Policy & Risk Lead in Leeds

We’re looking for an AI Policy & Risk Lead to join our team in Data & AI. In this exciting role, you’ll shape, embed and mature AI policy and AI risk management, paving the way for responsible AI adoption and management across YBS. This role requires some presence in our Bradford & central Leeds offices alongside working from home arrangements.

As an AI Policy & Risk Lead, you will be responsible for the Enterprise AI Policy, ensuring it is translated into practical controls, behaviours and outcomes across the organisation. You will work at the centre of Data & AI, risk and business teams, maturing our AI risk management and providing expert guidance, influencing how AI risk is managed and mitigated across YBS.

• Own and evolve the enterprise AI Policy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, industry best practice and integration with our Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Embed and mature AI risk management, engaging with external bodies and industry forums to benchmark YBS and lead regulatory and industry horizon scanning, translating emerging requirements into clear, actionable policy or control changes.
• Manage the AI Risk Forum and Committee reporting, ensuring effective inputs, governance and outputs to support decision-making and effective oversight.
• Act as a trusted advisor across the business, working with risk, delivery and business teams to ensure AI risks are understood and managed in alignment with policy expectations.
• Work with AI Delivery and Control Leads to report on and evolve first line risk controls supporting proactive risk management and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented to demonstrate adherence to policy.
• Develop and deliver policy training, guidance and communications to strengthen knowledge across the business, continuously promoting awareness and adoption of responsible AI practices across YBS.
• Collaborate closely with Data Policy and Risk colleagues to ensure a cohesive, joined-up policy landscape across data and AI.

You’ll have experience in Risk, Compliance, Data Governance or AI/Technology governance (or strong experience in related roles), with a strong interest and knowledge in AI technologies, risks and regulatory frameworks.

• Proven track record in policy development and embedding controls in practice.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment (ideally financial services).
• Familiarity with data and AI ethics, fairness, transparency and accountability principles.
• Knowledge of global AI regulations and standards (EU AI Act).
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and contributing to committee-level reporting.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills across a matrix organisation, with the ability to manage and resolve risk and competing/conflicting priorities.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking, risk and delivery.
• Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into practical guidance, whilst maintaining flexibility and adaptability with the pace of technology and AI change.

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact careers@ybs.co.uk

Please note: this advert will close 8th July.