Senior AI Advisor

A career as a Senior AI Advisor within the Responsible Artificial Intelligence team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in AI governance, risk assessment, and the responsible oversight of artificial intelligence.
In this role, you will have a direct impact on the safe, ethical, and compliant use of artificial intelligence by leveraging your expertise in governance, technology risk management, and the assessment of AI solutions, including generative AI.
Your Role

• Analyze requests related to the development, use, or deployment of artificial intelligence solutions and direct them to the appropriate specialists when required.
• Conduct risk assessments of AI solutions, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), RAG architectures, and agentic systems.
• Review assessment reports and analyses to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, omissions, or potential risks, and ensure the quality of recommendations provided.
• Translate regulatory, audit, compliance, and risk management requirements into practical, measurable, and actionable operational controls.
• Advise business and technology teams on the practices, controls, and mechanisms required to ensure the responsible and compliant use of artificial intelligence.
• Develop governance tools, dashboards, guidelines, standards, and monitoring metrics while maintaining awareness of emerging trends, standards, and regulations.
  

Your Team
Within the Data Governance, Privacy Protection and Artificial Intelligence sector, you will be part of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence team and report to the Senior Director.
Our team works closely with business units, risk specialists, and stakeholders to identify, assess, and oversee risks associated with artificial intelligence solutions currently in use or under consideration at the Bank.
We stand out through our multidisciplinary expertise, strategic advisory role, and ability to support innovation while ensuring rigorous risk management. You will work in a collaborative environment where you can contribute to the implementation of modern governance practices and participate in large-scale artificial intelligence initiatives.
We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.
National Bank is committed to continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized development programs, based on learning through experience, help you master your field and expand your expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring opportunities are available to you at all times.
Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, software engineering, engineering, or risk management.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in AI governance, technology risk management, compliance, audit, information security, or privacy protection.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in designing, developing, and evaluating AI agent-based solutions to automate, scale, and enhance responsible AI assessments, governance, monitoring, and risk mitigation processes.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in large language models (LLMs), RAG architectures, AI agents, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Possess knowledge of frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements related to artificial intelligence and privacy, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), ISO/IEC 42001, Quebec's Law 25, and PIPEDA.
  

Languages: French, English
Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.
Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork

Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and family assistance program
* Preferential banking services
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment
We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!