AI Risk Engineering Manager

OVO Group is a leading energy technology company determined to create a world with clean, affordable energy for everyone. Since launching in 2009, they have welcomed over a million members, planted a million trees, and set their sights on helping save the planet. They are on a mission to change energy for the better, including driving progress towards the target of net zero carbon living. With investment from their new CTO, OVO is transforming the data organisation with a large programme of new hires across engineering, science and product. One of the vacancies is for an AI Risk Engineering Manager – a new and uniquely impactful role focused on guiding AI product development through the lens of risk management and ethical practice. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The AI Risk Engineering Manager will play a crucial role at OVO in safeguarding the organisation against the potential risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in products they develop as well as those they buy from partners and vendors. It is a highly technical position, requiring a deep understanding of AI technologies, data privacy, and risk management principles. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to AI usage, with a particular focus on data protection and ethical AI practices. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • AI Risk Assessment: Conduct detailed risk assessments of all third-party products and services that apply to AI, evaluating potential risks to data privacy, security, and ethical considerations • Data Protection: Ensure compliance with all relevant data protection regulations, including GDPR and other applicable laws • Vendor Management: Work closely with Procurement and vendors to understand their AI practices and ensure they meet our risk management standards • Incident response: Build and deploy an incident response plan for AI-related risks, including data breaches and algorithmic bias • Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement strategies to mitigate AI risks, including technical controls, contractual agreements, and employee training • Policy Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of AI risk and management policies and procedures • Monitoring & Reporting: Continuously supervise AI risks and provider regular reports to senior management including the Monthly AI Council ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: • Technical expertise: Strong technical background in AI, machine learning and data privacy • Risk Management: Proven experience in risk management, preferably in a technology or data-centric environment • Data Protection: Proven experience of data protection regulations and best practices • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as computer science, engineering or mathematics. (MSc or PhD in a related subject, or certifications in AI, risk management, and data privacy are a plus) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: • This is a senior-level role requiring a high degree of autonomy and initiative • The ideal candidate will be passionate about AI and its ethical use, with a strong dedication to data protection If you tick most but not all of the requirements, we would still love to hear from you COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: • Salary range of £75K - £100K plus a discretionary on-target bonus • 34 days holiday including bank holidays • Pension matching up to 5% • Flexible working as standard • Enhanced parental leave policies • 9% cash flex fund which can be used towards a variety of benefits (pension top-up, annual leave top-up, gym memberships, healthcare cash plan, workplace ISA, etc.) • OVO community – opportunities for L&D and community involvement