Associate Director,- Risk and Controls AI Governance

JOB PURPOSE: This role is accountable for the strategic oversight, governance, and continuous improvement of all AI agent activity within FRMC. The role ensures that AI outputs, agent design, and business processes are aligned with approved risk and control frameworks, the MCF and FRMC standards. This role is a key influencer for use of AI by all FRMC personnel and key Finance leaders (VPs, directors..) that use FRMC AI tools. KEY ACTIVITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures risk and control frameworks, risk and control matrices, master control and testing frameworks are applied appropriately and in line with best practice and are Up To Date across AI tools used by finance teams focused on risk and controls Accountable to set up and maintain the appropriate governance framework for AI agents including creation of Key risk indicators, key performance indicators, and monitoring tools/frameworks Identifies opportunities and implementation of a portfolio of projects/ new use cases of AI in management of risk and controls in finance processes Leads and oversees the AI FRMC business team and coordinates with the Data Analytics and AI tech teams to ensure all AI tools are meeting requirements, delivering to the quality and speed expected Accountable for the ongoing governance and compliance to external frameworks for Finance risk and controls through AI Partners with FRMC and Finance leaders (VP, Senior director and lower levels) to prioritise requirements and ensure agents provide services meeting their requirements - Drive and manage continuous improvement of AI governance models, escalation procedures, to MCF, risk and control matrices and other frameworks, incorporating lessons learned and anticipating emerging risks. Problem solves challenges in AI performance to provide guidance to direct reports and take decisions on escalated or complex issues related to AI agents’ behaviour, content, or outputs, maintaining adherence to risk and control requirements Provides assurance and evidence to external auditors for Sarbanes Oxley reliance QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Relevant degree level qualification or other formal education in relevant economic, business, organisational or another field. 15+ years of experience in finance, risk management, controls, or governance with demonstrable leadership of strategic initiatives, or risk oversight functions. Experience should include defining and enforcing risk and control frameworks and overseeing digital or AI-enabled process initiatives. Interest in the technical solutions for risk and controls management o Professional finance qualification with audit experience(e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA) OR o AI qualification o Possible licenses: Includes: such as Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB00).Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional., Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) Skills Business Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Digital Fluency, Financial Compliance, Influencing Without Authority, Internal Controls, PESTLE Analysis, Stakeholder Management Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. Inclusion at GSK: As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at IN.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs. 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