AI Data Protection Specialist

Standard Life is a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.

We’re looking for an AI Data Protection Specialist to join our IT Risk, Data and AI Governance team. The role will play a key part in ensuring data protection requirements are considered, embedded and evidenced as AI use cases are designed, approved and operated under the AI Governance Framework.

• Job Type: Full time
• Location:
  
  Hybrid working – Birmingham, Edinburgh, Telford, London
• Closing Date: 05/05/2026
• Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 plus bonus, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, pension, life assurance and other benefits

• Advise on data protection considerations for AI use cases.
• Support DPIAs and related assessments.
• Contribute to AI use case reviews through the AI Review Board and other governance forums.
• Maintain relevant data protection governance artefacts, registers and guidance aligned to AI activity.
• Support the ongoing development of AI‑specific data protection guidance and awareness.
• Promote consistent, compliant practices across the organisation.

• Experience in an AI governance, risk, compliance or oversight role within a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with external AI frameworks or regulatory guidance such as ISO
  42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act.
• Knowledge of AI concepts and risks, including model risk, bias, transparency, data usage and automation.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles and requirements, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Experience advising on data protection risks in change initiatives, technology delivery or complex data use cases.
• Experience producing clear written outputs such as DPIAs, governance papers and guidance.

• Ability to assess, challenge and document data protection risks and controls in a structured and proportionate way.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with technology, data, legal and business teams.
• Experience working within financial services or another highly regulated sector.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, let us know.