AI Risk Governance Lead

Vanguard AI Risk Governance Lead, Europe Location: London, Manchester or Dublin Working Model: 3 days per week in office (Tues-Thurs), 2 days flexibility (Mon, Fri) Overview We are seeking an experienced lead for the AI Risk Governance function within the European Risk division. This role is responsible for accelerating Vanguard’s ability to safely and responsibly scale AI across the European division. The leader will partner with AI Enablement teams in Operations and Technology to ensure prioritized AI uses cases are governed in line with Risk Appetite and regulatory compliance. The leader will engage with senior stakeholders locally, such as the European Leadership Team, and globally, such as partners in Legal and Compliance, to ensure clarity around risks, governance processes, controls and guardrails. The AI Risk Governance Lead, Europe will enhance the current design of AI Risk Governance in Europe to ensure the systems, people and processes are working optimally to balance efficiency and speed with security and control. This includes ensure risk governance supports the region’s readiness for the EU AI Act. Reporting directly to the CRO for Europe, the roll will have a dotted line into the Global Head of AI Risk Governance  to ensure consistent practices across Vanguard which are adequate to meet EU regional requirements. This role plays a critical part in Vanguard Europe’s ambition to increase operational efficiency, accelerate decision‑making, and enhance the productivity of all crew through responsible and scalable AI adoption. Key Responsibilities AI Risk Management, Governance & EU AI Act Readiness Lead Europe’s AI risk governance framework, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and regulatory standards including the EU AI Act. Own and continuously enhance governance processes, including approval workflows and reporting mechanisms. Oversee day-to-day AI risk governance operations, including: Chair of the European AI Governance Committee, managing reporting and escalation to the European Risk & Compliance Committee (“ERCC”); conducting risk assessments; and advising business AI use case owners on risk mitigation strategies. Support Compliance in responding to regulatory queries and data requests on AI governance. Maintain AI governance artifacts in an audit-ready state. Partner with the Head of AI Enablement, Europe to ensure the governance process is efficient and scaled to support the activation, prioritization and scaling of AI in business. Ensure Europe’s AI risk posture is aligned to risk appetite and well-understood by business stakeholders, contributing to the efficient operation of AI governance in Europe. Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CRO, Europe and team on AI matters, contributing to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen Vanguard’s risk culture and AI capabilities. Provide clear, outcome-based insight to senior leadership on emerging AI risks, headwinds, and tailwinds in…