AI Lead
AQMetricsIreland13 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
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The Role
Are you looking for a new challenge to grow in an exciting SaaS company as an AI Lead?
Who We Are:
AQMetrics is a leading provider of regulatory risk software to global financial institutions. Our SaaS platform is award-winning, and our range of products make regulatory risk management simple, secure, and globally compliant.
What We Value:
People First
Putting people first is at the core of everything we do. It compels us to make decisions based on what is best for our people — employees, partners, and customers.
Customer Delight
We are customer focused. We strive to provide the best in class, to drive great customer experience through teamwork and high performance.
Integrity
We are committed to professional integrity. We conduct our business to the highest standards with skill, diligence and responsibility. Professional trust, honesty and compliance are at the core of our culture.
Innovation
We value ideas and encourage innovation every day.
Why we need you:
We are expanding our business at pace and are rapidly developing our technology and geographical footprint. We're looking for a sharp, energetic and detail-oriented person passionate about AI.
What you will do:
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our AI initiatives are implemented responsibly and effectively. You will focus on four core pillars: AI Governance; AI Initiatives, AI Community and AI Threat Management. You will help AQMetrics navigate ethical, regulatory, and compliance considerations when AI is used internally across AQMetrics. You will ensure employees are equipped with the right tools, templates, and guidance to use AI securely and responsibly. You will research and implement new AI solutions that bring efficiencies or enhance security across all functions of the business.
AI Governance. A core responsibility of this role is to advance information secure and responsible AI practices across AQMetrics. The practices should be bottom up, ensuring that teams across the company proactively improve their AI usage and take steps to secure AI capabilities. The aim should be to maximize information safety and security, while minimizing bureaucracy. You will organize the AQMetrics AI Safety Board that sets standards and advise on high-risk use cases, coordinate the AI steward network across the company, and partner with the legal team on regulatory compliance and third party risk management.
AI Initiatives. Oversee AI initiatives such as adoption of new AI platforms, transform operational workflows using AI, and be responsible for an employee training program that leads to AI certifications. Manage rollouts, including communication and training. Ensure that outstanding and secure AI use across the company is celebrated and can inspire others.
AI Community. Develop programs that advance AI knowledge across AQMetrics. Support the development of an internal AI knowledgebase that provides clarity on AI tool use and opportunities for learning. Coordinate cross functional AI champions to maximize support, knowledge sharing and Information Security awareness.
AI Threat Management: Be trusted to play a critical role in ensuring the AQMetrics Responsible AI governance framework includes the appropriate security controls and risk assessment processes in accordance with the evolving risk landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence. This role focuses on identifying potential security risks, aligning technical security controls and requirements, and supporting risk mitigation efforts across AQMetrics.
Responsibilities
On-site face to face interviews
Requirements
What you have:
What we Offer:
Are you looking for a new challenge to grow in an exciting SaaS company as an AI Lead?
Who We Are:
AQMetrics is a leading provider of regulatory risk software to global financial institutions. Our SaaS platform is award-winning, and our range of products make regulatory risk management simple, secure, and globally compliant.
What We Value:
People First
Putting people first is at the core of everything we do. It compels us to make decisions based on what is best for our people — employees, partners, and customers.
Customer Delight
We are customer focused. We strive to provide the best in class, to drive great customer experience through teamwork and high performance.
Integrity
We are committed to professional integrity. We conduct our business to the highest standards with skill, diligence and responsibility. Professional trust, honesty and compliance are at the core of our culture.
Innovation
We value ideas and encourage innovation every day.
Why we need you:
We are expanding our business at pace and are rapidly developing our technology and geographical footprint. We're looking for a sharp, energetic and detail-oriented person passionate about AI.
What you will do:
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our AI initiatives are implemented responsibly and effectively. You will focus on four core pillars: AI Governance; AI Initiatives, AI Community and AI Threat Management. You will help AQMetrics navigate ethical, regulatory, and compliance considerations when AI is used internally across AQMetrics. You will ensure employees are equipped with the right tools, templates, and guidance to use AI securely and responsibly. You will research and implement new AI solutions that bring efficiencies or enhance security across all functions of the business.
AI Governance. A core responsibility of this role is to advance information secure and responsible AI practices across AQMetrics. The practices should be bottom up, ensuring that teams across the company proactively improve their AI usage and take steps to secure AI capabilities. The aim should be to maximize information safety and security, while minimizing bureaucracy. You will organize the AQMetrics AI Safety Board that sets standards and advise on high-risk use cases, coordinate the AI steward network across the company, and partner with the legal team on regulatory compliance and third party risk management.
AI Initiatives. Oversee AI initiatives such as adoption of new AI platforms, transform operational workflows using AI, and be responsible for an employee training program that leads to AI certifications. Manage rollouts, including communication and training. Ensure that outstanding and secure AI use across the company is celebrated and can inspire others.
AI Community. Develop programs that advance AI knowledge across AQMetrics. Support the development of an internal AI knowledgebase that provides clarity on AI tool use and opportunities for learning. Coordinate cross functional AI champions to maximize support, knowledge sharing and Information Security awareness.
AI Threat Management: Be trusted to play a critical role in ensuring the AQMetrics Responsible AI governance framework includes the appropriate security controls and risk assessment processes in accordance with the evolving risk landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence. This role focuses on identifying potential security risks, aligning technical security controls and requirements, and supporting risk mitigation efforts across AQMetrics.
Responsibilities
- Responsible AI Guidance: Advise on solution viability, ethical risks, and compliance requirements during third party risk assessments
- Ensure employees are aware of and can securely and effectively use AI tools, templates, and comply with regulatory guidelines
- Clearly communicate complex AI concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Develop and deliver AI training sessions and workshops for client teams
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within AQMetrics
- Stay updated on the latest AI advancements, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform strategic recommendations
- Advise on ethical considerations, data privacy, and compliance for AI solutions
- Support security risk assessments and help identify vulnerabilities
- Assist in implementing risk mitigation strategies and security improvements
- Suggest required control alterations to the AQMetrics Information Security framework related to Artificial Intelligence
- Implement and maintain technologies associated with responsible AI security controls and governance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective security measures
- Document security assessments, track the status of mitigation efforts, and report findings to the IT Manager
- Provide support in the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards related to Artificial Intelligence, particularly ISO42001
- Support the success of broader risk management initiatives by ensuring tasks are executed effectively utilizing existing process
- Provide input on improvements to security practices and risk management processes
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, such as:
- Supervised/unsupervised learning
- Algorithmic bias and fairness
- Explainability (e.g., SHAP, LIME)
- Familiarity with data governance tools or frameworks
- Awareness of risk assessment and compliance frameworks (e.g ISO/IEC 42001)
- Ability to identify potential ethical, bias, or privacy concerns in AI use
- Strong written and verbal communication (especially for policy translation)
- Ability to work cross-functionally across technical and non-technical teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
- Stakeholder management and reporting (e.g., dashboards, risk registers)
On-site face to face interviews
Requirements
What you have:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' experience in IT risk management, privacy, security and ISMS compliance
- Familiarity with AI safety and governance principles
- Have perspectives on operational and ethical risks, and examples to share with others.
- Knowledge of the EU AI Act, GDPR and ISO 42001
- Driven to stay current on technology trends and the latest developments in AI
- Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and execution oriented
- Strong communication skills and the ability to align with stakeholders
- Fluency in English
- Resident in Ireland
- Relevant certification in AI
- ISO42001 experience
- Project Management
- Examples of innovation
- Change Management
- Knowledge of Cloud Platforms
What we Offer:
- Opportunity to be part of something special. AQMetrics is growing fast, and we want you to be part of our journey
- People-centric culture
- Competitive salary
- Upskilling opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Bike to work scheme
- Active social club with events throughout the year
Key Skills
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