Senior AI Governance Manager 80%-100% (w/m/d)

LGT is the world's largest private banking and asset management group owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we offer you many years of experience in managing substantial assets.

As Senior AI Governance Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and embedding group-wide standards for AI governance within the organization. In your role within the Center of Excellence Data & AI, you will lead topics related to AI governance, AI frameworks, and cross-functional initiatives – without direct managerial responsibility. You will work closely with business units, technology, risk, compliance, legal, and data teams to enable the responsible, compliant, and effective use of artificial intelligence in a banking environment.

Your tasks:

• They will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the group-wide AI governance framework, including policies, standards, controls, and guidelines.
• They drive the operationalization of AI governance across the entire AI lifecycle – from capturing use cases and risk assessments to approvals, monitoring, and periodic review.
• They act as a trusted point of contact for specialist departments, technology and control functions regarding Responsible AI practices, regulatory expectations and governance requirements.
• They maintain an overview of AI use cases, inventories and documentation to ensure transparency, traceability in audits and consistent governance across different locations.
• They monitor regulatory and industry-related developments concerning AI, data, model risks and digital banking, and translate these into practical requirements for the organization.
• They create clear reports, recommendations and decision-making bases for senior stakeholders, governance bodies and relevant control functions.
• They promote awareness and acceptance of Responsible AI through training, guidelines, and close collaboration with teams across the group.

• You have several years of experience in AI governance, model risk management or a related field, preferably in the banking, financial services or insurance sector.
• They bring a very strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including the associated risks, controls, and governance expectations throughout the entire AI lifecycle.
• They are familiar with relevant regulatory and industry-standard frameworks such as the EU AI Act, FINMA expectations, MAS guidelines, Model Risk Management principles, and requirements for data protection and operational resilience.
• They have a proven ability to lead topics, initiatives and stakeholder alignment in an international matrix organization without direct personnel management responsibility.
• They are characterized by a structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working, combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to ask constructive questions.
• You have excellent written and spoken English skills and can translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear business recommendations; German is an advantage.
• Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications or further training in the areas of AI governance, risk management, compliance, auditing, data protection or information security.

Please note that applications submitted through recruitment agencies cannot be considered for this position.

A great place to work – a great place to have an impact: LGT promotes the diversity of its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driving force behind a great workplace and offers the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. That's why our employees can also benefit from many additional perks.

Does this sound like you? Then simply fill out the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.

Diane Neff

+423 (235) 2248