Intelligent Systems Risk Oversight

HSBC Holdings plc; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Family-friendly leaves

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Switzerland is seeking a proactive Intelligent Systems Risk Oversight professional to help evolve our AI risk governance framework. The role focuses on identifying, risk-assessing, approving and monitoring AI use cases throughout their lifecycle.

You will work with Risk, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity and Compliance teams to ensure responsible AI adoption and robust risk management across the organisation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline.
• Practical experience in AI development, evaluation, governance, assurance or risk oversight is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess complex information and identify emerging risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical AI risks clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Effective stakeholder-management and influencing skills to provide constructive challenge and recommendations.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills across Risk, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Legal, Procurement and business teams.
• Proficient IT user able to adapt to new tools; skilled with Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.
• Fluent in English; other languages preferred.
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only consider Swiss/EU citizens or those with Swiss work permit.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent Second Line oversight, challenge and assurance over the organisation’s use of AI and intelligent systems.
• Contribute to AI, model, technology, cyber, data and operational risk governance forums with clear recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain oversight of the AI inventory, approval framework, risk assessments, lifecycle monitoring, incidents and remediation actions.
• Assess and challenge AI use cases across data quality, fairness, explainability, performance, security and third-party risk.
• Partner with Risk, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Legal, Procurement and business stakeholders to promote responsible AI adoption.
• Support the development and implementation of AI-enabled risk tools, automated assessments, monitoring routines and reporting.

Skills

AI governance

Risk oversight

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT proficiency

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Data Science or AI

Computer Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

Intelligent Systems Risk Oversight is an independent Second Line of Defence function responsible for providing effective monitoring, governance and constructive challenge over the organisation’s use of Intelligent Systems and Artificial Intelligence.

As a Intelligent Systems Risk Oversight, you will support the implementation and operation of an organisation-wide AI risk management and governance framework. This includes ensuring that AI use cases are identified, recorded, risk-assessed, appropriately approved, monitored throughout their lifecycle and managed within risk appetite.

Are you interested? Do you have strong technical knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science or a related discipline? Do you enjoy being part of a cohesive team?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

The future Intelligent Systems Risk Oversight will support the Risk organisation in developing and implementing AI-enabled tools that improve risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, control testing and management information.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of AI technologies and AI-specific risks, including traditional AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, large language models and AI agents. Risk management experience is beneficial but not essential; the primary requirement is the ability to understand, evaluate and challenge the technical, operational and control risks arising from AI.

In this role you will:

• Provide independent Second Line oversight, challenge and assurance over the organisation’s use of AI and intelligent systems
• Contribute to AI, model, technology, cyber, data and operational risk governance forums, providing clear recommendations to senior management and risk committees
• Maintain oversight of the AI inventory, approval framework, risk assessments, lifecycle monitoring, incidents, exceptions and remediation actions
• Assess and challenge AI use cases across data quality, fairness, explainability, performance, security, resilience, human oversight and third-party risk
• Partner with Risk, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Legal, Procurement and business stakeholders to promote responsible AI adoption and effective risk management
• Support the development and implementation of AI-enabled risk tools, automated assessments, monitoring routines, control checks, reporting and thematic reviews

You should apply if you have:

• A degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
• Practical experience in AI development, evaluation, governance, assurance or risk oversight is highly valued. Risk-management experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information and identify emerging risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical AI risks clearly to non-specialist audiences
• Effective stakeholder-management and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge and recommendations
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, working effectively across Risk, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Legal, Procurement and business teams
• Skilled IT user with a capacity to adapt to new or complex tools and use efficiently all usual software suit (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.)
• Fluent in English and other languages is preferred
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit

What you’ll get in return:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.

HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

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