EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social, and ethical risks.

We are looking for a highly motivated

AI Governance Expert to join our growing AI Center of Excellence, responsible for using AI and machine learning to drive innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Alignment

Support the responsible use of AI in EcoVadis products, AI-assisted automation, and agentic AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legal requirements.

Framework Leadership

Own the implementation of AI governance frameworks and relevant policies.

Communication

Present and communicate responsible AI and compliance practices clearly to both internal and external audiences.

Risk Management

Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies for AI systems.

Reporting & Disclosure:

Support reporting on AI governance signals and implementation activities in public disclosures and related reporting.

Technical Coordination

Partner with AI/ML engineers and scientists to coordinate work related to the AI asset repository.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate closely with legal teams, sales, procurement, enterprise architecture, and external partners by providing guidance and completing relevant due diligence questionnaires.

Continuous Learning

Stay informed of the latest research and technological advancements in the field of AI governance and ethics.

Qualifications You are collaborative, highly motivated,



and eager to grow your career in an international, evolving, and forward-thinking environment. You possess excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics), or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical role.

Regulatory Knowledge

Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to AI and data protection (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and others).

Technical Expertise

Solid understanding of the AI and machine learning lifecycle, principles, and tooling, including MLOps, LLMOps, or AgentOps.

Business Acumen

Strong understanding of how AI initiatives drive value and solve business problems within organizations.

Analytical Skills

Strong problem‑solving abilities and analytical thinking.

Collaborative Experience

Track record of collaborating effectively with cross‑functional partners (e.g., Engineers, Product Managers) to advise on AI safety, security, and mitigation mechanisms.

Additional Information

Location: Barcelona

Hybrid: 4 days in office per month

Benefits

Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment





Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing

Access to professional mental health support

Learning and development

Sustainability events and community involvement

Employee‑led resource groups

Remote work from abroad policy

Meals and transportation vouchers (Coverflex card)

Life & accident insurance + private health insurance

Paid moving day (1/year)

Time off: 1 community service day + 1 personal day

Summer hours in July and August (36 hours per week)

Hybrid monthly allowance for electricity and internet

Equal Opportunity Statement EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion, and reducing bias in its hiring processes.

EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on characteristics such as color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic.

To reduce bias, applicants are encouraged to remove personal details such as photos, marital or parental status, religion, gender, postal code, university name or graduation date, past leave details, and nationality. Applicants should confirm eligibility to work in the job location.

EcoVadis’s recruitment processes do not include AI systems that make autonomous decisions impacting individuals’ rights without human oversight. All inputs and outputs of the system have been validated by humans and answers are based on algorithms that analyze previous data with which the system has been trained.

📌 AI Governance Expert (Madrid)
🏢 Ecovadis
📍 Madrid