Global Head Operational Risk Artificial Intelligence – Chief Risk Office (f/m/x)

Details of the role and how it fits into the team

The Chief Risk Office function has Group-wide responsibility for the management and control of all credit, market, operational, enterprise and liquidity risks and has the responsibility of continual development of methods for risk measurement, frameworks and creating a bank wide strong risk culture of Deutsche Bank. 

Operational Risk Management (ORM) is a department within the Risk Division. As a Second Line of Defence function, ORM is responsible for oversight across all aspects of operational risk, including risk identification and assessment, control framework, risk appetite and scenario analysis.

This role will head up the Artificial Intelligence (AI) team within ORM and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the framework to support the risk management of this emerging cross-risk type globally.

Your key responsibilities

• This role will lead the AI cross-risk type team in ORM. The individual will be a strategic leader tasked with leading the development and implementation of the AI cross-risk management framework globally. The role will support the Global Head of the New Business Office, Reputational Risk and OR ESG, AI and Digitalisation. This role, at a high level, is responsible for:
   

  • Leading the development of the AI cross-risk management framework.

  • Reviewing and challenging AI use cases within the Bank to ensure required controls are in place and use cases are in-line with appetite.

  • Participating in relevant AI oversight governance forums, including escalating issues as deemed appropriate.

  • Acting as a partner to all Businesses as they seek to explore new opportunities in these emerging topics to ensure they are supported in their endeavours but understand the need for a rigorous risk assessment.

  • Providing regulatory and external leadership on this emerging risk topic.

  • Managing a global team of 5+.

Your skills and experiences

• Extensive experience in business, finance, risk management, consulting, or similar role within financial services including experience in managing a team.

• Deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence, including commonly used technologies, typical use cases and current industry trends.

• Clear understanding of AI-specific risks, such as model risk, bias, explainability, data privacy, security, over-reliance and regulatory risk and a strong understanding of the regulatory environment shaping the financial services industry response to the growth of AI.

• Ability to translate technical AI concepts into risk and control implications.

• Experience in Operational Risk Management within the 2LoD, including solid understanding of the core components underpinning an Operational Risk Framework.

• Comprehensive understanding of the transactions and financials products offered by a Tier 1 investment bank as well as the supporting infrastructure and controls.

• Ability to proactively work across a diverse group of senior stakeholders within a complex, dynamic environment and be willing to challenge as required.

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving
  We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected
  Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Financially secure
  We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Anne Marie Plaisant.

Contact Anne Marie Plaisant: +49 069 910-44844

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.