Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

At Erste Group, we are committed to shaping the future of banking through the responsible and innovative use of AI. Our newly formed AI Office is a small, agile team, driving AI strategy, governance, and enablement. As we expand, we’re looking for a new team member who combines strategic thinking, operational execution, and a hands-on mindset for shaping AI in a regulated environment.

As Senior AI Advisor (AI Office), you will be at the intersection of AI governance, technology, and innovation. Your work will span three key areas:

AI Governance & Compliance 

• Support the implementation and evolution of the Group AI Governance Framework.
• Contribute to assessments under the EU AI Act and internal risk frameworks.
• Interface with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams.

AI Strategy & Innovation 

• Support the Group AI Officer in developing and evolving the AI strategy across Erste entities.
• Engage with key stakeholders to identify emerging AI trends and their relevance to the bank.
• Help translate strategic ambitions into actionable programs.

Operational Enablement & Use Case Support 

• Act as a sparring partner for AI use case owners across Erste Group.
• Closely collaborate with other units dealing with AI in Erste Digital.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new AI systems, including risk assessments and architectural alignment.
• Contribute to cross-functional working groups, task forces, and pilots.

• 5+ years of professional experience, ideally in a top-tier consultancy, technology advisory, or in-house transformation role.
• Strong project or program management skills (PMP, Prince2, or agile certifications a plus).
• A solid understanding of IT or data governance; experience in regulated industries is an asset.
• Keen interest in AI technologies, digital innovation, and their real-world applications.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to bridge business, tech, and compliance perspectives.

• A high-impact role in a strategic function.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-border teams.
• A modern and flexible working environment in the heart of Vienna.
• Opportunities to shape the bank’s responsible AI journey and grow into a leadership role.
• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Group
• The minimum wage for this full-time position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 55.176,-- gross per year. But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person! 
• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.

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