Full job descriptionAssociate Director, Head of AI Controls, Controls Advisory, Finance TransformationBasic informationLocation

London, Manchester

Business Line

Technology & Transformation

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

05-Jul-2026

Req #

24016
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The Controls Advisory team supports those accountable for managing organisations technology risks and compliance requirements through driving efficiency, effectiveness and modernisation of their control environment to achieve better business outcomes. We focus on increasing our client’s confidence in their compliance and control whilst reducing cost and effort.
Our team works cross industry helping senior client leaders with some of their most important and reputationally impactful challenges.
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As a Senior Manager/Associate Director within our Controls Advisory practice you will oversee a variety of Technology risk and controls work for a portfolio of diversified clients in different industries.
We are looking for a leader to support in the development of our AI Risk and Control capability. You will support in delivery of clients’ AI Governance, risk and controls projects across different engagement teams, working across all parts of the business to assess the risk around AI systems. You will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
*Apply problem solving and critical thinking to AI Risk and Control challenges;
*Assess the risks associated with AI systems and use cases;
*Assess and design AI governance models;
*Assess the effectiveness of AI controls;
*Design and implement AI controls;
*Evaluate the readiness of control frameworks to comply with regulatory obligations and align to industry standards;
*Communicate engagement issues and findings to senior management and client personnel;
*Contribution to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel, ensuring quality in delivering of client service;
*Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution;
*Support the development of our AI risk capability and contribute to business development and market eminence activities
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You work collaboratively within diverse teams. Someone who connects with team members and shares information and ideas within the team. You always treat others with respect, clarifying expectations and confidently contributing to team discussions.
*You analyse problems objectively by considering facts, relevant professional standards or research, data and differing perspectives to support solutioning. You understand the importance of technology on our stakeholders’ operations.
*You embrace diversity across teams, and respects and values contributions of those from diverse backgrounds fostering a team environment.
Specifically, candidates should possess the following attributes:
*Strong understanding of AI risk domains
*Strong understanding of AI regulatory environment
*Strong understanding of AI controls & guardrails
*Strong understanding of AI governance
*Strong organizational skills
*Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively within a team
*Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
*Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
*Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business
*Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Accounting / Auditing / Finance / Economics / Business Administration or equivalent, and a Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in a relevant area. Other academic background with quantitative skills and relevant experience will also be considered as a strong asset
*Excellent oral and written communication skills including in English (Proficiency)
*Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional demeanour
Desirables
The following will be considered an asset:
*Professional certification such as CISA, AIGP, CISSP, CRISC, CIPM, CISM, ISO Certifications, ITIL or equivalent
*Experience of AI risk domains, including AI ethics
*Working knowledge of GenAI infrastructure and common foundational models
*Working knowledge of technologies and platforms including Operating Systems, Databases, Network Infrastructure and enterprise-wide applications
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