AI Security & Compliance Engineer
Investment Banking
? Contract £650–£700 per day | Inside IR35
? Central London – Hybrid working (2–3 days onsite per week)
? 6-month initial contract (extensions expected)
You’ll join the same Innovation Team, this time focused on the security, governance, and compliance of emerging AI systems across the bank.
This role is about embedding security-by-design and privacy-by-design into every AI solution — ensuring regulatory compliance under frameworks like the EU AI Act, GDPR, and FCA AI guidance.
You’ll work closely with engineering, legal, and risk teams to develop controls, define policies, and use Microsoft Purview to ensure safe, ethical, and compliant AI deployment.
What you’ll be doing in the job:
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Embedding AI security and compliance controls across the AI lifecycle
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Using Microsoft Purview for data classification, DLP, and information protection
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Designing compliance frameworks aligned to EU AI Act, FCA, and ISO/IEC 42001
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Performing AI risk assessments, developing model cards, and audit documentation
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Integrating AI controls into CI/CD and MLOps pipelines using Azure Key Vault and RBAC
 
What experience you need to be successful:
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Proven background in AI/ML system security or compliance engineering
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Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Azure AI, and Copilot Studio
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Knowledge of AI governance and Responsible AI frameworks
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Understanding of regulatory requirements for AI and data protection (GDPR, FCA, EU AI Act)
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Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, legal, and risk teams
 
If you’re passionate about building the guardrails for responsible AI in banking, this role puts you at the centre of innovation, compliance, and trust.
? To apply – click the link or email barry.ansell@harringtonstarr.com for a faster response.
Please note: due to high application volumes, I may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.