Global Head Operational Risk Artificial Intelligence – Chief Risk Office

Job Title: Global Head Operational Risk Artificial Intelligence – Chief Risk Office

Location: London

Corporate Title: Director

You will guide the global Artificial Intelligence risk agenda within Operational Risk Management, part of Deutsche Bank’s Chief Risk Office. This is an opportunity to shape a connected, inclusive and trusted framework for managing Artificial Intelligence as an emerging cross-risk type across the Bank. You will work together with business, risk, governance and regulatory partners to support responsible innovation while helping teams understand and manage Artificial Intelligence-specific risks. You will join a collaborative global community focused on sound standards, shared ownership and effective risk oversight.

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

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Artificial Intelligence cross-risk management framework globally.
• Review and assess Artificial Intelligence use cases across the Bank, supporting required controls and alignment with risk appetite.
• Participate in Artificial Intelligence oversight governance forums, sharing issues and themes through the appropriate channels.
• Partner with business teams as they explore emerging opportunities, supporting responsible risk assessment and trusted outcomes.
• Provide regulatory and external insight on this emerging risk topic, helping colleagues understand evolving expectations.
• Coordinate and support a global team, nurturing collaboration, shared standards and consistent delivery.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive experience across business, finance, risk management, consulting or a similar financial services role, including supporting a team.
• Deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence, including commonly used technologies, typical use cases and current industry trends.
• Clear understanding of Artificial Intelligence-specific risks, including model risk, bias, explainability, data privacy, security, over-reliance and regulatory risk.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment shaping the financial services response to Artificial Intelligence.
• Proven ability to translate technical Artificial Intelligence concepts into risk and control implications for different stakeholder communities.
• Experience in Operational Risk Management within the Second Line of Defence, including the core components of an Operational Risk Framework.

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
• 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)
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [email protected] to discuss.

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.