IT, Data & AI Compliance m/f/d, Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an IT, Data & AI Compliance Vice President to join our Compliance Advisory Team. Reporting to the Head of Embedded Compliance Risk Management Advisory, this role partners effectively with SSBI management, First Line of Defence functions as well as global Compliance teams and Internal Audit, Operational Risk and other Control functions.

As IT, Data & AI Compliance Vice President within the Compliance team, you will provide oversight, subject matter expertise ensuring that IT, data and AI governance practices are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, including DORA, the EU AI Act, BCBS 239, and you will contribute to reports to senior management and governance committees. You will play a key role in the management, analysis and oversight of compliance risks from a second line perspective. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of compliance risk mitigation strategies, provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholder and ensure effective oversight of the bank’s compliance with evolving IT, Data and AI regulatory requirements impacting SSBI.

The role can be performed from Frankfurt or Munich, in a hybrid model 3-4 days onsite, 1-2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the maintenance of the Compliance Program focusing on IT, Data and AI risk.

• Provide subject matter expertise to senior management and stakeholders in the First Line of Defence functions on IT, Data and AI risks, policies and regulatory issues.

• Identify and highlight potential concerns and challenge effectiveness of regulatory risk management controls in relation to the bank’s activities and internal processes impacted by IT, Data and AI regulations and standards.

• Support the business to ensure compliance with DORA, EU AI Act, BCBS 239, and other relevant regulatory standards, focusing on areas such as IT operational resilience, data management, risk aggregation, and reporting accuracy.

• Perform compliance risk assessments, advisory reviews and second level control testing of IT systems, AI platforms and data governance practices to identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective actions.

• Partner cross-functional teams in implementing policies and risk mitigating controls that address identified risks and enhance the organisation’s digital resilience and data protection capabilities.

• Contribute to establish and enforce relevant governance policies, standards, and procedures to support data accuracy, integrity, and availability across the organisation in alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Work with IT, Data, Security, and Legal teams to implement data governance practices aligned with regulatory requirements, ensuring comprehensive data lineage, data classification, and access control.

• Develop and deliver training programs on IT and AI compliance, data governance, and operational resilience, ensuring employees at all levels are informed and compliant with regulatory standards.

• Define and monitor key metrics and reporting frameworks to measure the effectiveness of IT and AI compliance as well as data governance programs, providing visibility to executive leadership.

• Regularly report on the status of Compliance initiatives, key risks, and improvement efforts to the board of directors, executive team, and audit committees.

• Drive a continuous improvement approach to IT, AI and Data governance by staying up-to-date on industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices, incorporating them into organisational processes.

• Act as the main point of Compliance contact for regulators, managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating regulatory submissions, and facilitating external audits to ensure transparent and effective communication with regulatory bodies.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to embed regulatory compliance into corporate strategies, fostering an enterprise-wide commitment to regulatory excellence.
 

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• A solid background in Compliance, Audit and/or Business Control function(s) with expertise in ICT, AI and Data Governance  regulatory environment, compliance risk management and monitoring/testing within the financial services.

• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate with and appropriately influence all levels within the organization.

• High degree of initiative and proven ability to work independently and adapt quickly in handling multiple / evolving tasks as a result of new projects and/or re-prioritized deadlines.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, understanding competing priorities, finding opportunities for efficiency in regulatory change process.
 

 Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Law, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in IT compliance, data governance, IT audit and risk management, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks (e.g., DORA, BCBS 239, EU AI Act).

• Proven track record of leading IT/AI compliance and data governance functions, including experience in engaging with regulators and managing regulatory relationships.

• Deep knowledge of ICT risk management, AI and digital resilience frameworks, and data protection practices.

• Proficiency in German is required

About State Street

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We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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