AI Governance Lead, Director

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information provider is seeking an AI Governance Lead, Director in London. This role involves leading the AI governance process, ensuring ethical AI adoption, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have significant risk management experience and a background in AI governance. The position offers a hybrid work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 7 years of risk management experience, with at least 3 years focused on AI governance.
• Proven track record of managing governance or risk processes.
• Understanding of AI governance, ethical considerations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end AI governance process for AI solutions.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for ethical AI adoption.
• Partner with stakeholders for responsible AI risk management.

Skills

AI governance

Risk management

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

AI Governance Lead, Director – London, GB

Requisition ID: 48963

Business Unit: Fitch Group

Category: Information Technology

Date Posted: Oct 31, 2025

Fitch Group is seeking an AI Governance Lead, Director based out of our London office. Fitch Group is a global financial information services provider delivering credit and risk insights, robust data, and tools to support transparent financial markets. With offices in multiple countries and a long-standing history, Fitch Group includes Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions and is owned by Hearst.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team focuses on innovation and impact. We invest in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions and have been recognized as a leading place to work in technology. We offer an environment for growth, innovation, and making a difference.

What You’ll Do

Lead the end-to-end AI governance process for internally developed and third-party AI solutions from experimentation through deployment. Implement automation and risk-based frameworks to enable rapid and responsible AI adoption.

Develop and maintain standardized, transparent governance frameworks and best practices to ensure AI adoption is ethical, well-controlled, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Technology, and business stakeholders to guide responsible democratization and risk management of AI, particularly on agent-centric platforms.

Educate and advise stakeholders on governance best practices, ethical use, and risk mitigation, promoting process transparency and incorporating industry best practices and stakeholder feedback for ongoing improvement.

Support the delivery and change management of key Emerging Technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.

You May Be a Good Fit If

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, information systems, business administration, economics, law, or a related field.

7 years of risk management experience (enterprise, technology, or model risk), with at least 3 years focused on AI governance or oversight of AI/ML systems.

Proven track record of managing governance or risk processes.

Understanding of AI governance, risk management, ethical considerations, and regulatory compliance.

What Would Make You Stand Out

Experience managing compliance with global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act), standards, and ethical considerations.

Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills; able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to manage change and influence in complex, cross-functional environments.

Why Choose Fitch

Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.

A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure continuous learning opportunities.

Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs to help you achieve goals.

Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.

Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.

Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups.

Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and opportunities to volunteer.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility, employees must avoid conflicts of interest. If successful in recruitment, you will be asked to declare holdings or potential conflicts prior to employment. If you or an immediate family member have holdings that may conflict with work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other statuses protected by law.