AI Risk and Control Advisor

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an AI Risk and Control Advisor to lead the design and execution of AI risk control frameworks. This role ensures AI solutions align with regulatory standards and involves collaboration with multiple teams to mitigate risks effectively. Candidates should have experience in risk and control, particularly in AI governance, and the ability to analyze risk data. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Pension

30 days’ holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk & Control as an Advisor / Consultant.
• Understanding of AI governance and compliance methodologies.
• Familiarity with ethical AI principles and model risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine AI risk frameworks aligned with regulations.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate AI-related risks.
• Guide development teams through risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish governance mechanisms for AI model lifecycle safety.
• Liaise with senior management and regulators on AI risk.

Skills

Risk & Control experience

AI governance knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Control measure design

Data analysis proficiency

Collaboration skills

AI model governance knowledge

Job description

Job Title AI Risk and Control Advisor
London

Location London

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

Deutsche Bank Technology is a global team of technology specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge

Indra is the central program driving the introduction and safe scaling of AI at Deutsche Bank. Focus is to identify AI potential across various banking operations, driving funded use cases into production to create value and confidence and scale across the bank, creating selected shared services with embedded safety to enable low cost scale, developing an AI Workbench for developers for safe AI development at pace, and introducing AI controls whilst aiming to maintain time to market.

You will lead the design and execution of AI risk control frameworks, ensuring AI solutions align with regulatory and internal governance standards. This role supports oversight of AI risk mitigation efforts, collaborates with control functions, and integrates AI risk monitoring into business operations.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously refine AI risk and control frameworks, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Drive appropriate AI governance, collaborating with First, Second, and Third Lines of Defence to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate AI-related risks
• Guide AI development teams through risk mitigation strategies, ensuring AI models are safe, ethical, and aligned with internal policies and external regulations
• Establish governance mechanisms to ensure AI safety throughout the model lifecycle, from development to deployment
• Act as a key liaison with senior management, regulators, and risk committees, delivering insights on AI risk trends and control effectiveness

Your skills and experience

• Experience in Risk & Control as an Advisor / Consultant
• In-depth understanding of AI governance, risk assessment frameworks, and compliance methodologies
• Experience in AI-related regulations, ethical AI principles, and model risk management practices
• Strong background in designing and implementing control measures for AI safety
• Ability to drive collaboration between AI, risk, compliance, and senior leadership teams
• Proficiency in analysing AI risk data, designing dashboards, and presenting key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Strong knowledge of AI model governance, including validation, monitoring, and explainability

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. This description excludes external links. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.