Senior AI IT Risk & Compliance Consultant - Freelance

Context

With the growing importance of Cloud solutions, Artificial Intelligence, and IT process automation, a leading financial institution is continuing its transformation towards an AI-enabled IT model. This evolution requires stronger governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and fraud prevention related to AI systems.

The organization is looking for a Senior AI IT Risk & Compliance Consultant able to support the IT, Data, Application Technologies & Architecture, Digital Technologies & AI teams in identifying, assessing, and managing the risks associated with AI adoption, while strengthening compliance with applicable regulations such as the AI Act, DORA, GDPR, CRA, and others.

Missions

• Strengthen the ICT and AI risk management framework within the Chief Information and Technology Office (CITO).

• Support teams in conducting Business Risk Assessments and identifying operational, cyber, regulatory, contractual, and fraud risks.

• Define and monitor remediation plans in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of AI governance.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements related to AI, operational resilience, and outsourcing.

• Advise teams on exit strategies, critical supplier management, compliance controls, and requirements from the National Bank of Belgium.

• Participate in the development of risk management dashboards and indicators.

• Support AI4IT transformation programmes by integrating risk, compliance, resilience, and fraud prevention dimensions.

Expected Deliverables

• AI risk management framework and AI Governance Framework.

• Risk assessments and risk registers for AI solutions.

• Regulatory impact assessments covering the AI Act, DORA, GDPR, and CRA.

• Remediation plans and control strengthening plans.

• Executive dashboards for risk and compliance monitoring.

• Opinions and recommendations on AI solutions, cloud services, and strategic suppliers.

• Support materials for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.

Tools & Environment

• Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies.

• Knowledge of the obligations under the European AI Act.

• Experience in identifying and assessing risks related to AI models, training data, LLMs, and AI services provided by third parties.

• Knowledge of operational resilience and cybersecurity challenges related to AI systems.

• Ability to work with IT, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data, and Digital teams.

• Cloud environments, outsourced services, and ICT risks.

• DORA, GDPR, and third-party management frameworks.

Working Conditions

• Duration: 12 months

• Location: Brussels

• Language: English