Specialist; AI Governance and Ethics at CRDB Bank

Specialist; AI Governance and Ethics at CRDB Bank

Specialist; AI Governance and Ethics

CRDB Bank 

Reporting Line: Manager; AI Governance & Model Risk

Location: Tanzania Head Office

Department: DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Number of openings: 1

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing bank’s Responsible AI policies, frameworks, and ethical standards. The role ensures that all Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models adhere to internal governance principles, regulatory requirements, and ethical norms promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability across all AI initiatives.Job search portal

Principle Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Responsible AI and Ethics frameworks in line with Bank’s AI/ML governance strategy.
• Promote ethical AI practices across all AI/ML projects and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI models to ensure transparency, explainability, and fairness.
• Monitor deployed AI systems for ongoing compliance with fairness, privacy, bias mitigation, and accountability standards.
• Work with data scientists, compliance officers, and legal teams to ensure ethical handling of personal and sensitive data in line with Tanzania’s Data Protection Act and Bank of Tanzania regulations.
• Maintain documentation for ethical reviews, model validation, and audit trails to support regulatory inspections.
• Provide training and awareness sessions on Responsible AI, model transparency, and data ethics for AI practitioners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Data Governance Council to align AI governance with enterprise-wide data governance policies.
• Advise on the ethical implications of AI use cases, ensuring responsible innovation and alignment with Bank’s corporate values.
• Support the AI Model Risk and Governance Framework through continuous evaluation of ethical compliance.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, AI, Law, or a related discipline.
• Certification or formal training in AI Governance, Ethics, or Responsible AI is an advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in AI/ML governance, data ethics, compliance, or risk management in the financial sector.
• Experience in developing or auditing AI systems for bias, fairness, and explainability.
• Working knowledge of data protection regulations and banking sector compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams (Legal, Compliance, Risk, and IT).
• Python and R programming.
• PyTorch (or equivalent ML framework).
• Database Management (SQL and NoSQL), Data Encryption and Anonymization techniques.
• Cloud Computing (Azure, on-prem hybrid environment).
• Scripting and Policy Automation.
• Familiarity with AI ethics frameworks (e.g., OECD, EU AI Act, Deloitte Trustworthy AI Framework).

CRDB Commitment

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.Work placements

It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.

Deadline: 2025-12-24Recruitment services

Employment Terms: PERMANENT

How to Apply:

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