AI Governance Manager - Fintech

About the role

A well-established fintech company in Dubai, recruited through Infinite People, is looking for an AI Governance Manager. The role drives responsible AI adoption, builds governance frameworks and embeds practical controls across products and operations, working closely with product, engineering, data, legal and compliance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an AI governance framework covering machine learning, generative AI and AI agents.
• Establish policies, risk assessments and approval processes for internally developed and third-party AI solutions.
• Maintain an inventory of AI systems, documenting ownership, purpose, risk classification and controls.
• Assess risks relating to customer outcomes, bias, explainability, privacy, security and human oversight.
• Embed governance checks into product development, deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• Coordinate with risk and technical teams on model evaluation, validation and incident management.
• Translate regulatory and contractual requirements into practical controls.
• Report AI risks and remediation progress to senior leadership.
• Train teams on responsible AI use and their governance responsibilities.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in technology risk, model risk, data governance or compliance, including direct experience governing AI.
• Experience within fintech, digital banking, payments or financial services.
• Ability to turn complex requirements into clear, workable processes, with strong communication skills and confidence working with technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of AI models, generative AI applications and their risks.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Experience assessing technology vendors and supporting audits or governance reviews.