AI Governance Advisor

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Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

At Erste Group, we are committed to shaping the future of banking through the responsible and innovative use of AI. Our AI Office is a growing, agile team, driving AI strategy, governance, and enablement. As we expand, we’re looking for a new team member who combines strategic thinking, operational execution, and a hands-on mindset for shaping AI in a regulated environment.

Your Tasks

As AI Governance Advisor, you will be at the intersection of AI governance, technology, and innovation. Your work will span three key areas:

AI Governance & Compliance

• Support the implementation and evolution of the Group AI Governance Framework.

• Contribute to assessments under the EU AI Act and internal risk frameworks.

• Interface with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams.

AI Strategy & Innovation

• Support the Group AI Officer in developing and evolving the AI strategy across Erste entities.

• Engage with key stakeholders to identify emerging AI trends and their relevance to the bank.

• Help translate strategic ambitions into actionable programs.

Operational Enablement & Use Case Support

• Act as a sparring partner for AI use case owners across Erste Group.

• Closely collaborate with other units dealing with AI in Erste Digital.

• Coordinate the onboarding of new AI systems, including risk assessments and architectural alignment.

• Contribute to cross-functional working groups, task forces, and pilots.