AI Risk Manager

UniCredit in Poland belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe, serving over 15 million Clients, including one million businesses. We are building a new banking model that combines the speed and appeal of a fintech with the strength and stability of a universal bank. We draw on 150 years of experience and the unique expertise of our teams, acting as the Group’s pan-European innovation hub.

We are creating ultra-fast and transparent banking with an “all-in-one” application and new opportunities for all Clients - individual, business, and corporate. We provide full omnichannel service thanks to a network of flagship branches in key Polish cities and our Support Center.

Our greatest value is our People - a Team of creative experts who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. We focus on collaboration, engagement, and achieving ambitious goals.

We are looking for an innovative AI Risk Manager to act as a strategic Independent Control Function within our 2LoD. This role is crucial for developing and overseeing the IT Risk Management framework, enabling the safe, ethical, and compliant deployment of AI/ML technologies by being responsible for:

• Framework Leadership: Lead the design and continuous optimization of the IT Risk Management Framework (including ICT Risk, Operational Resilience, Outsourcing, and Data Management) aligned with DORA and industry best practices.

• AI/ML Governance: Define and embed the 2LoD control infrastructure across the entire AI lifecycle (development, validation, monitoring) to ensure consistent risk standards by 1LoD teams.

• Control Automation & Metrics: Drive the strategic use of automated tools for continuous Control Effectiveness Assessment (CEA). Define standards for automated Data Quality Audits (DQA). Develop and monitor critical KRIs/KPIs for AI, Operational Resilience (BCM, MTTR), and 3rd Party ICT Providers.

• Regulatory Assurance: Act as the subject matter expert on AI risk, providing independent challenge and assurance on high-impact AI/ML deployments. Advise senior leadership on compliance obligations (e.g., EU AI Act) and engage with supervisory authorities.

• Emerging Tech: Introduce governance and risk standards for new technologies, ensuring responsible use.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development.

• Minimum 2 years in Model Risk, AI/ML Governance, or Quantitative/Technology Risk, preferably in a financial services or highly regulated environment.

• Deep practical experience developing risk/governance frameworks for AI/ML. 

• Strong understanding of the AI development lifecycle and MLOps principles.

• Excellent knowledge of current and emerging regulations (EU AI Act, DORA).

• Education: Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance) is highly preferred.

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills to articulate technical risk to all levels. English fluency is mandatory.

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!