Level: Senior

Job Field: Data, Project

Employment Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent employment

Salary: from 67.400 € Gross/Year

Location: Vienna

Working Model: Hybrid, Onsite

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop governance solutions for responsible AI deployment, lead the AI Committee management, and shape risk assessments and compliance processes in the financial services sector.

Your role in the team

As the AI Governance Lead, you will be at the forefront of running and operating RBI's AI governance framework.
Working within our AI Center of Excellence, you will lead the development and implementation of governance solutions that ensure responsible AI deployment across our organization.
You will manage the AI Committee (AICO), drive regulatory compliance, curate a high-quality catalog of AI use cases, and turn governance insights into action across Central and Eastern Europe.
Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with EU AI Act, GDPR, DORA, and banking requirements.
Design and apply AI risk assessment methods, compliance processes, and governance standards for AI initiatives.
Build and maintain model registries, use-case catalogues, risk matrices, and governance documentation for reuse.
Manage the AI Committee (AICO) and facilitate cross-functional working groups with business, risk, IT, and legal stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal audit, regulatory affairs, and external auditors to support audit readiness and follow-up on findings.
Assess the impact of emerging AI technologies on governance and adapt controls or processes as needed.
Engage with external partners, regulators, and industry groups to align practices and share learnings.

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Our expectations of you

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Risk Management, Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications in AI governance, risk, or compliance preferred.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of EU AI Act, GDPR, DORA and related supervisory expectations for financial services.
Vertrautheit mit KI-Ethik, algorithmischer Verantwortlichkeit und dem AI/ML-Lifecycle (Entwicklung, Validierung, Einsatz, Überwachung, Stilllegung).
Ability to translate regulatory and risk requirements into implementable business processes and controls, and to balance innovation enablement with risk management and compliance.
Understanding of financial services business models, risk appetite, and competitive dynamics, combined with facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated delivery of governance frameworks or controls in large, complex organizations.
Vertrautheit mit agilen Praktiken, Change Management oder Ansätzen der organisatorischen Transformation.

Experience

Experience with regulatory examinations, audit processes, and supervisory reporting in banking environments.
Practical experience with AI governance tools: model registries, risk assessment frameworks, and monitoring approaches.
Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, facilitating decision making, and supporting organizational change initiatives across disciplines.
Several years of relevant experience in governance, risk, or compliance roles within financial services.