AI Assurance Lead at Thales UK, championing AI assurance practices for machine learning projects. Support high standards of ethics, safety, reliability, and legal compliance in AI solutions.
Responsibilities
Develop and Implement AI Assurance Frameworks: Create and maintain comprehensive assurance frameworks for AI systems, ensuring alignment with internal and external standards (e.g. ISO/IEC, NIST, UK/EU, UK Defence standards and regulations).
Governance and Risk Management: Lead AI risk assessments and compliance checks, identifying and mitigating risks related to safety, ethics, data privacy, robustness, and explainability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with engineering, product management, legal, and operational teams to ensure AI assurance requirements are captured and met throughout project lifecycles.
Audit and Review: Manage independent assurance audits, drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, and report key findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver AI assurance training, promoting a culture of responsible innovation throughout Thales UK’s AI community.
Reporting & Documentation: Lead the creation and maintenance of assurance documentation, evidencing compliance for internal and external stakeholders.
External Engagement: Represent Thales UK in relevant industry forums, regulatory engagements, and standardisation activities related to AI assurance and trustworthiness.
Requirements
Proven experience in AI/ML assurance, validation, governance or compliance within highly regulated or safety-critical domains.
Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their risk landscape (bias, explainability, robustness, etc).
Sound knowledge of national/international AI assurance standards and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrable expertise in risk management, audit, and quality assurance methodologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences, including senior stakeholders.
Experience leading cross-functional teams within complex organisations.
Relevant degree (e.g. computer science, engineering, mathematics, information security); advanced or professional qualifications an advantage.
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Access to training, professional development and Thales global AI communities.
Competitive salary, benefits, and a vibrant, inclusive workplace.
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