AI Governance Specialist

AI Governance Specialist Country Spain IT STARTS HERE Santander is evolving from a global high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible. This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Our Chief Data Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO) division is building a world-class AI Data team to make a difference in the lives of over 170 million people worldwide through one of the largest banks in the world. We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy. Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world. Our mission is to contribute to helping more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE The Santander Artificial Intelligence Team is seeking an AI Governance Specialist based in our Madrid office. You will be responsible for defining and operating Santanders AI Governance framework ensuring that AI use cases are deployed responsibly consistently and in line with regulatory and internal requirements. You will play a central role in governing decision forums managing the global AI use case inventory and coordinating AI risk assessments across the Group. Key Responsibilities AI Governance Oversight - Design implement and continuously evolve the Group-wide AI Governance model. - Coordinate and manage AI governance bodies including agendas materials decisions and follow-up actions. - Own and maintain the global inventory of AI use cases ensuring completeness traceability and lifecycle accuracy. AI Risk Use Case Management - Define and coordinate AI use case risk assessments covering ethical legal operational reputational data model and cyber risks. - Ensure appropriate classification of AI use cases by criticality lifecycle stage impact and risk level. - Act as a coordination point across Business Data AI Legal Compliance Risk and Technology teams. Reporting Enablement - Define KPIs and prepare AI Governance reporting for senior management. - Support AI Adoption teams by ensuring governance requirements are embedded in delivery objectives. WHAT YOULL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. Were enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge skills and abilities essential for success in this role. Professional Experience - +5 years of experience in Governance Risk or Internal Control. Education - Degree in Engineering Mathematics Business Administration Law or similar. Languages - Fluent in English is required. Hard Skills - Solid experience in governance bodies risk management internal control or technology governance frameworks. - Knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks such as EU AI Act NIST AI RMF OECD AI Principles or OWASP. Soft Skills - Experience working in complex multinational environments. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT Your contribution matters and its recognized. You can expect a fair competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. - Were enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths. - Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models-some days remote some days onsite with your team-along with flexible hours. - Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms including exclusive access to our global learning space. - Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses motivating you to keep growing with us. - Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms special interest rates on loans life insurance and more. - Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy our global wellness programme we promote Holistic wellbeing. - We know family is everything. Thats why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage. - Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo our program for employees and their families offering legal emotional and administrative advisory services. - Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership medical centers in some of our facilities meal subsidy parking shuttle service from various points in Madrid as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. Were here to keep you motivated help you reach your goals and celebrate your progress every step of the way. LOCAL COMPLIANCE Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age gender disability civil status race religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. WHAT TO DO NEXT If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply. READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR JOURNEY