AI Governance Officer

Job description

The AI Governance Officer is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization's AI governance framework, ensuring that AI systems are developed, deployed, and operated in a compliant, ethical, secure, and transparent manner. This role serves as the central point of coordination for AI governance activities and supports the organization's adherence to the EU AI Act, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory and industry requirements. The role oversees the implementation of AI governance policies, controls, and processes across the AI lifecycle, including the inventory and classification of AI systems, risk assessments, data governance, documentation, monitoring, and incident management. The AI Governance Officer works closely with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Data, Security, and Business teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory expectations while supporting innovation and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's AI Governance Framework, policies, standards, and control processes. Establish and oversee AI risk management practices, including the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of AI-related risks such as bias, model drift, robustness, security, and transparency. Maintain an inventory of AI systems and ensure appropriate classification and governance based on applicable regulatory requirements and risk levels. Coordinate AI impact assessments and compliance reviews, ensuring alignment with the EU AI Act, data protection regulations, and internal governance standards. Oversee data governance practices for AI systems, including data quality, traceability, documentation, retention, and compliance with privacy requirements. Ensure the availability and maintenance of technical documentation, governance records, audit evidence, and compliance reporting related to AI systems. Monitor the performance and compliance of AI systems throughout their lifecycle, including post-deployment reviews, incident management, and remediation activities. Define and promote standards for human oversight, transparency, explainability, and ethical AI practices across the organization. Manage AI-related third-party and vendor governance activities, including due diligence, risk assessments, and contractual compliance requirements. Act as the primary liaison for AI governance matters with internal stakeholders, auditors, regulators, and supervisory authorities. Deliver AI governance reporting, metrics, and risk insights to senior leadership and governance committees. Drive AI awareness and literacy initiatives to strengthen responsible AI adoption across the organization. Monitor regulatory developments, industry standards, and emerging best practices, ensuring the continuous evolution of the AI governance framework. Key Requirements Experience in AI Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Technology Governance, Data Governance, or a related field. Strong understanding of the EU AI Act, GDPR, and broader technology and data governance frameworks. Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and generative AI concepts, including associated risks and control mechanisms. Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, controls, and compliance programs. Ability to collaborate effectively with technical, legal, compliance, risk, and business stakeholders. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience supporting audits, regulatory engagements, or compliance assessments is highly desirable. Hybrid position based in Warsaw, Poland. Permanent, full-time contract with career development opportunities. Chance to work in a challenging, multicultural environment with international projects. Exposure to large-scale financial IT systems and cross-country operations. Training opportunities to develop new skills in finance, technology, and data management. If you are passionate about development & tech, we want to meet you! Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019). Join Us! Why Talan? For the 4th consecutive year , Talan Spain has been recognized as a Great Place to Work ! 🎉 This year, we’re also celebrating our 2nd certification in Poland , a significant milestone since opening our office there. Talan is an international advisory group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology, with 5,000 employees and an annual turnover of 600M€. We offer our customers a continuum of services to support them at each key stage of their organization's transformation, with four main activities: CONSULTING in Management and Innovation: Supporting business, managerial, cultural, and technological transformations. DATA & TECHNOLOGY: Implementing major transformation projects. CLOUD & APPLICATION SERVICES: Building or integrating software solutions. SERVICE CENTERS of EXCELLENCE: Providing technology, innovation, agility, sustainability of skills, and cost optimization. Talan accelerates its clients' transformation through innovation and technology. By understanding their challenges and supporting them with technology, innovation, and data , we enable them to be more efficient and resilient.