Job Description

AI Governance Officer

We are looking for an AI Governance Officer to operationalize and maintain a robust, ethical, and compliant AI governance framework aligned with the EU AI Act. The role acts as the central coordination point between business units, risk, legal, and data stakeholders to ensure effective governance of AI and GenAI systems across the organization.

A prior governance framework has already been defined, including AI definitions, initial compliance assessment questionnaires, updated AI/GenAI guidelines, role definitions, and a target operating model. This role focuses on turning that framework into a fully operational, embedded governance practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Governance Operations

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  Implement and maintain an operational AI governance framework across the organization
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  Design practical, actionable governance processes and ensure their adoption
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  Continuously improve governance practices based on regulatory, risk, and business needs

2. Regulatory Compliance & Framework Alignment

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  Ensure alignment with the EU AI Act and related regulatory requirements
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  Translate legal and risk requirements into operational governance controls
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  Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams on interpretation and implementation
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  Establish and maintain an AI inventory and lifecycle management processes

3. Stakeholder Coordination

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  Act as central coordination point for AI governance activities
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  Facilitate collaboration between Business Units, Risk, Legal, Data Office, and external partners
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  Ensure consistent communication and alignment across stakeholders

4. Awareness & Training

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  Drive awareness of AI governance and EU AI Act requirements
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  Support training and capability building across business and technical teams
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  Promote a culture of responsible and compliant AI usage

Required Skills

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  Strong understanding of the EU AI Act and AI/GenAI governance (preferably in insurance context)
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  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills up to executive level
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  Analytical mindset with strong structuring and documentation abilities
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  Ability to simplify complex regulatory and technical topics
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  Experience in cross-functional coordination without hierarchical authority
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  Balance between regulatory compliance and business pragmatism
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  Basic knowledge of data governance and risk management

Languages

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  French: Native or bilingual proficiency
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  English: Professional proficiency
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  Dutch: Limited working proficiency

Work Conditions

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  Location: Liège
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  Hybrid work model (2 days onsite / 5 days)
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  Possibility of extension

Role

Medior AI & Data Strategy Manager