Head of Department: AI & Technology Security Operations
Core
Lead the FCA's AI vulnerability and threat management capability, ensuring the technology estate including AI systems is robust, secure, and resilient against disruption and exploitation.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Department (AI & Technology Security Operations)
Builds
AI live service, Service Desk, Incident Management, Cyber Security Operations, and Supplier Management
Domain
Financial Services Regulation / AI Security / Operational Resilience
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
AI or agentic AI technology leadership, AI vulnerability and threat management, AI governance and control design, operational resilience strategy, third-party and supply chain risk management, incident and change management, team leadership (~70 FTE), budget management (£80m)
Preferred skills
UK regulatory frameworks knowledge, financial services/government experience, stakeholder management
Technologies
AI models, cloud platforms, managed services, data sources
Responsibilities
Lead development of AI vulnerability and threat management; Establish frameworks for safe AI deployment; Maintain AI governance and inventory; Act as accountable owner for technology and AI risk; Provide metrics-led reporting to senior committees; Oversee third-party and AI supply chain dependencies; Ensure technology continuity strategies; Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams; Represent FCA externally on technology and resilience; Manage team budget and resources; Champion innovation and safe adoption of emerging technologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Head of Department level)