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Senior AI Governance Lead (f/m/x)

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.

If you are passionate about AI governance, people, structuring knowledge, and establishing the most impactful AI governance initiatives, this role is for you.

Your mission at RBI:

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

Your core competencies:

Demonstrated knowledge of EU AI Act, GDPR, DORA and related supervisory expectations for financial services
Experience with regulatory examinations, audit processes, and supervisory reporting in banking environments
Familiarity with AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, and the AI/ML lifecycle (development, validation, deployment, monitoring, decommissioning)
Practical experience with AI governance tools: model registries, risk assessment frameworks, and monitoring approaches
Ability to translate regulatory and risk requirements into implementable business processes and controls, and to balance innovation enablement with risk management and compliance
Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships, facilitating decision making, and supporting organizational change initiatives across disciplines
Understanding of financial services business models, risk appetite, and competitive dynamics, combined with facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Nice to Have:

Advanced degree in Law, Risk Management, Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications in AI governance, risk, or compliance preferred
Several years of relevant experience in governance, risk, or compliance roles within financial services
Demonstrated delivery of governance frameworks or controls in large, complex organizations
Familiarity with agile practices, change management, or organizational transformation approaches

What´s in it for you:

Flexible work week: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria, and 30 days/year remote work from any EU country.
Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Find out more about international applications here.
Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances.
Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a heavily subsidized public transport pass.
Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
Competitive salary: Starting at EUR 67.400 gross p.a. including overtime, with market-compliant overpayment based on experience and qualifications. We are happy to discuss your actual salary in person.

If you have questions regarding our application process, feel free to check out our FAQ or our page for international applicants.

Your contact:

Alice Sulzer
Talent Acquisition Team

Build a career where your work truly matters. At Raiffeisen Bank International, with more than 17 million customers across Austria and CEE, it’s our people who make the difference. From day one, you’ll take responsibility, grow beyond ladders and org charts, and help us deliver lasting value to our customers. We are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusiveness, and equity — striving to create a culture where every voice is heard and every individual feels valued and respected.

Your benefits at one sight:

Join a team that values your well-being and professional development, offering a variety of benefits to support your success.

We offer public transport benefits for commuters within and outside of Vienna – for instance, we sponsor the Wiener Linien annual ticket.

Our staff restaurants offers a wide variety of meal options with a strong focus on healthy and organic food, vegetarian and vegan options included. And the prices are heavily subsidized.

Benefit from numerous subsidies and discounts for cultural events and in the sports sector, e.g. subsidies for concert tickets or fitness centers

As an integral component of our company's DNA, we provide internal learning and growth opportunities, allowing for advancement within our organization.

We offer flexible working hours without a core time requirement, as well as extensive hybrid work options. Additionally, employees are entitled to 30 days per year of remote work from any EU country outside Austria.

Recognizing the significance of family to our employees, we provide family allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, a bilingual company kindergarten, and childcare during holidays.

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