Senior AI Governance Strategist

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Senior AI Governance Strategist

Description

Lead responsible AI governance across the business by shaping AI strategies that balance innovation, compliance, and measurable business value. Execute AI governance strategy engagements, design ISO/IEC 42001-aligned AI management systems (including certification readiness), and run EU AI Act programs for AI system classification, obligations, conformity assessment preparation, and post-market monitoring. Embed governance controls into AI platforms with engineers to generate evidence and extend governance to generative and agentic AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI governance strategy engagements (maturity assessment, AI risk appetite and policy, target operating model, roadmap, business case)
• Design and implement AI management systems aligned with ISO/IEC 42001, supporting certification readiness
• Run EU AI Act programs across portfolios (role/risk classification, obligations, conformity assessment preparation, post-market monitoring)
• Set up or chair AI governance boards and decision processes; resolve classification, risk, and human oversight questions with executives
• Define reference architecture of AI governance controls to enforce governance in the platform and produce evidence
• Extend governance to generative and agentic AI (model/vendor risk, evaluation standards, acceptable use, oversight of autonomous actions)
• Lead and develop consultants; manage delivery and client relationships; support bids and proposals

Requirements

• 7+ years in AI, data, or technology governance, risk, or strategy, including several years leading engagements or teams (consulting preferred)
• Deep knowledge of EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST AI RMF, including interaction with GDPR and sector regulation (e.g., DORA for banks, NIS2 and REMIT for energy)
• AIGP certification or ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor credentials highly valued
• Technical background in data science, ML engineering, or architecture is a strong plus
• Proven ability to lead executive workshops and defend decisions with boards, auditors, and regulators
• Ability to build offers; excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent English, French or German a plus

Benefits

• Yearly financial bonus
• Private medical care with Medicover and optional additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology)
• Life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform
• Access to 70+ training tracks with certification opportunities via NEXT platform (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management)
• Hybrid working model with office work plus ergonomic work-from-home setup (home office package includes laptop, monitor, chair)
• Access to cutting-edge technology and modern platforms via enterprise partnerships