As Senior AI Governance Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and embedding group-wide AI governance standards across the organisation. Working within the Center of Excellence Data & AI, you will lead AI governance topics, AI frameworks and cross-functional initiatives without direct line management responsibility. You will collaborate closely with business, technology, risk, compliance, legal and data teams to enable responsible, compliant and effective use of Artificial Intelligence in a banking environment.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the group-wide AI governance framework, including policies, standards, controls and guidance.
- Drive the operationalisation of AI governance across the AI lifecycle, from use-case intake and risk assessment to approval, monitoring and periodic review.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business, technology and control functions on responsible AI practices, regulatory expectations and governance requirements.
- Maintain oversight of AI use cases, inventories and documentation to support transparency, auditability and consistent governance across locations.
- Monitor regulatory and industry developments related to AI, data, model risk and digital banking, and translate them into practical requirements for the organisation.
- Prepare clear reporting, recommendations and decision materials for senior stakeholders, governance bodies and relevant control functions.
- Promote awareness and adoption of responsible AI through training, guidance and close collaboration with teams across the group.
- Several years of experience in AI governance, model risk management or a related field, preferably within banking, financial services or insurance.
- Very strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including related risks, controls and governance expectations across the AI lifecycle.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory and industry frameworks, such as the EU AI Act, FINMA expectations, MAS guidance, model risk management principles, data protection and operational resilience requirements.
- Proven ability to lead topics, initiatives and stakeholder alignment in an international matrix organisation, without requiring direct people management responsibility.
- Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented working style, with strong analytical skills and the ability to challenge constructively.
- Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear business guidance; German is an advantage.
- Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications or further education in AI governance, risk management, compliance, audit, data protection or information security.
Please note that applications submitted via recruitment agencies cannot be considered for this position.
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LGT Financial Services AGHuman Resources
Diane NeffSkills Required
- Several years of experience in AI governance, model risk management or a related field, preferably within banking, financial services or insurance.
- Very strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including related risks, controls and governance across the AI lifecycle.
- Familiarity with regulatory and industry frameworks (EU AI Act, FINMA expectations, MAS guidance), model risk management, data protection and operational resilience requirements.
- Proven ability to lead initiatives and align stakeholders in an international matrix organisation without direct people management.
- Structured, pragmatic, solution-oriented working style with strong analytical skills and the ability to challenge constructively.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- German language skills.
- Relevant certifications or further education in AI governance, risk management, compliance, audit, data protection or information security.
What We Do
Forward-looking for generations LGT is an international private bank owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein with 23 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Our solid capitalization, long-term thinking, and strategic focus underpin our strong values. These are rooted in 900 years tradition and entrepreneurial thinking. Digitization represents a key pillar of how we continually innovate to find better ways of doing things - today and for the future. Sustainable and social: Sustainability is a pillar of LGT's strategy. Thinking, managing, and investing sustainably are integral parts of our DNA. LGT has committed to reducing the net CO2 emissions from its operations and its investments to zero by 2030. The Princely Family’s view is that wealth itself isn't a purpose, but that it comes with a sense of responsibility. Being wealthy means embracing and acting on that responsibility, as well as passing these values on to the next generation. LGT as an employer: LGT is a vibrant, growing international company and employer. We are certified as a Great Place to Work by the international consulting and research institute of the same name. Whether you have a wealth of experience or are embarking on your first professional steps, LGT careers offer an empowering environment to realize your ambitions. Take your next career step at one of our 23 international locations: www.lgt.com/global-en/career/jobs Publishing information: www.lgt.com/global-en/publishing-information
