VP - AI Risk Governance

About the role

VP - AI Risk Governance Wilmington, United States; New York, United States Apply for job Date live: 08/05/2026 Business Area: Risk Area of Expertise: Risk and Quantitative Analytics Contract: Permanent Reference Code: JR-0000112563 The role Our purpose Inclusion Application process Working flexibly About Barclays Apply for job Barclays Risk In Risk Barclays develops, recommends, and implements controls and cost-effective approaches to minimise Barclay's risks, identifies and analyses potential sources of loss to minimise risk and estimate the potential financial consequences of an occurring loss. See your commute Explore location Join us as a VP - AI Risk Governance within Barclays’ Model Risk Management function, where you will play a key role in advancing the responsible, ethical, and compliant use of artificial intelligence across the organization. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models while partnering with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Data Science. You will help oversee AI risk assessments, maintain AI inventories, support AI initiatives, and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing enterprise AI governance function and help shape the future of AI risk management within a global financial institution. To be successful as a VP - AI Risk Governance, you should have: Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models Demonstrated experience in AI/ML governance, model risk management, or enterprise AI oversight Knowledge of AI regulatory frameworks and industry standards, including NIST guidelines, EU AI Act, and emerging AI governance requirements Ability to conduct and coordinate AI risk assessments, control reviews, and risk mitigation activities Highly valued skills: Experience managing AI inventories, governance processes, and operating model documentation Stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Technology, Data Science, and Cyber Risk teams Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences Experience supporting AI governance initiatives within a complex, highly regulated environment and contributing to enterprise-wide risk and control frameworks You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is located in either the New York or Wilmington, DE offices. Salary for New York: Minimum Salary: $150,000 Maximum Salary: $200,000 The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Purpose of the role Support the development, implementation and maintenance of AIML Policies and Standards, the AI inventory, oversight of AI Risk tiering, co-ordination of cross-functional AI risk assessments, supporting Generative AI proof-of-concepts, and governance. Accountabilities Maintain and support the adoption of AIML Policies and Standards across the organisation Develop and enhance the AIML operating model programme Creation and maintenance of of the AIML system inventory Co-ordination of comprehensive AI risk assessments and implementation of effective mitigation strategies Support governance of AIML Risks including attendance at forums and working group End-to-end support for Generative AI proof-of-concepts, from initial use case intake and review to final approval Monitoring of AI systems tp ensure operation within effective guardrails and controls, collaborating with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance Develop and conduct training programmes to educate employees gobally on governance and ethical use of AI Continuously enhance the bank's AI governance framework through engagement in AI technology and governance advances Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of...

Key responsibilities

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Requirements

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Benefits & perks

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