Executive Director - AI Services - AI Governance and Attestation - Zurich Assurance

The opportunity

As Director of AI Services – AI Data, Governance and Attestation, you will drive the development and delivery of Assurance AI services (including AI data quality & AI model testing) across Switzerland. You will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of Assurance AI service offerings, building and scaling the team, and ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with regulatory and ethical standards.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of AI data quality/readiness and model testing and validation frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Oversee data quality testing protocols to ensure integrity and reliability of AI-ready data used in Assurance engagements.
• Drive on go-to-market strategies, including client activation, proposal development, and engagement acceptance.
• Collaborate across Assurance subservice lines to integrate AI governance into broader transformation and risk offerings.
• Engage shared services and centers of excellence to standardize data supply chain operations.
• Maintain and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, clients, and internal leadership.

Skills and attributes for success

• 10+ years of working experience including a degree in Business, Technology/Data Science, Finance, Statistics or related field.
• Proven experience in AI model validation, data quality assurance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with data supply chain related initiatives to standardize and centralize data operations services such as those provided by shared services or center of excellence.
• Strong understanding of AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, including proposal development and strategic account activation.
• External certifications in AI governance, ethics, or compliance.
• Experience working across multiple service lines within Assurance.
• Familiarity with centralized data operations and shared service models.

What we offer

EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3,000 employees from 64 different countries. You will collaborate with the best, learn from the best, and continually grow, as we invest a significant portion of our annual turnover in the personal development and training of our employees .

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Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your complete application with a CV, cover letter, certificates, and transcript of grades. For more information, please contact our recruitment team (E-Mail schreiben / +41 58 286 33 66).

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