Data & AI Strategy Advisor

Do you want to lead the data & AI revolution? Do you have a strong passion for data & AI and believe that these are at the core of unlocking value for customers? Do you get energised by the state of the art in a complex environment? Then come and help us unlock the power of data & AI at the Central Data Office (CDO) of ABN AMRO!

At a glance

You directly support the execution of the ABN AMRO strategy: a Personal Bank in a Digital Age. You are part of the Data & AI Strategy & Design team within the Central Data Office. You set the strategic direction, shape new concepts, and drive complex, bank-wide initiatives at the intersection of data, AI, regulation and business strategy. You have a diverse stakeholder field, spanning across technical and business areas as well as leadership and operational levels.

Your job

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and further develop the bank-wide Data & AI Strategy.
• Shape strategic direction and state of the art on topics such as unstructured data management (e.g. documents, text, voice, images), AI-ready data (data quality, metadata, lineage, governance-by-design), and AI technologies, with a strong focus on their potential and responsible usage.
• Define operating models, roles and responsibilities to translate the strategy into execution.
• Spot and assess external trends and internal drivers for change, including developments in AI, data regulation and technology.
• Act as a trusted sparring partner for the Head of Data & AI Governance, the Chief Data Officer and senior leadership.
• Lead and support transformational initiatives such as Federated Data Governance.
• Ensure strategic recommendations are translated into concrete actions, roadmaps and decisions, and actively followed through to implementation.
• Prepare and support executive decision-making for the Executive Board and Supervisory Board.

Working environment

You will work within the Central Data Office – Data and AI Governance – Strategy & Design team, closely collaborating with other CDO teams, IT teams, data domains, business lines, international branches and subsidiaries. Together, we operate at the forefront of data and AI in banking, working with some of ABN AMRO’s most critical value assets.

We work in an open and transparent environment, where your opinion is valued and dialogue is encouraged. The team is diverse with regards to culture, experience and age. The atmosphere is lively and informal, with close attention to a safe environment where everyone can share their thoughts, feelings and worries. It is normal to make mistakes, and we aim to help each other grow, as learning is one of our main focuses.

Your profile

You are a senior, execution-oriented strategiser. You thrive in ambiguity and bridge strategy and delivery, backed by a strong background in consulting, driving complex programmes, Data Management, Analytics and AI. You can quickly master new topics, form clear strategic opinions, and translate strategy into executable change within a complex organisation.

Experience & skills

• Master’s degree.
• Proven experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Analytics and/or AI.
• Strong consulting background, with experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide data or AI initiatives.
• Familiarity with frameworks and regulations such as DAMA-DMBOK, Data Mesh, BCBS239, AI Act or similar.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and communication skills.

What truly distinguishes you

• You learn new topics quickly and form clear, balanced strategic opinions tailored to executive audiences.
• You naturally connect external trends to the internal context of ABN AMRO.
• You can navigate organisational complexity and tailor solutions to different stakeholders and maturity levels.
• You go beyond advice proactively: you turn recommendations into action and ensure follow-through to implementation.

We are offering

Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing.

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36-hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget.
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.