AI Governance Advisor — Hybrid, Strategic Impact in Banking

Erste Digital GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern and flexible working环境

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Erste Group is seeking an AI Governance Advisor to shape governance, strategy, and enablement for responsible AI in a regulated financial environment. You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams to implement governance frameworks and translate strategic AI ambitions into actionable programs.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working with Erste Digital and cross-border teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in consultancy, technology advisory, or transformation roles.
• Strong project or program management skills (PMP, Prince2, or agile certifications a plus).
• Solid understanding of IT or data governance; experience in regulated industries is an asset.
• Keen interest in AI technologies, digital innovation, and real-world applications.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset bridging business, tech, and compliance perspectives.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in developing and evolving the AI strategy across Erste entities.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify emerging AI trends relevant to the bank.
• Help translate strategic ambitions into actionable programs.
• Act as a sparring partner for AI use case owners across Erste Group.
• Coordinate onboarding of new AI systems including risk assessments and architectural alignment.

Skills

Project management

IT governance

AI knowledge

English fluency

German desirable

Job description

Erste Group is seeking an AI Governance Advisor to shape governance, strategy, and enablement for responsible AI in a regulated financial environment. You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams to implement governance frameworks and translate strategic AI ambitions into actionable programs.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working with Erste Digital and cross-border teams.