AI Jobs at RBI You can't spell Raiffeisen without AI
What does an AI career inside a real bank look like? Meet the RBI colleagues doing it — and discover the skills, roles, and paths that make it real across 12 CEE markets.
Success Stories AI Stories from RBI Colleagues — Six Honest Conversations
New skills, jobs and requirements - we are all curious how careers will look in five years. To find clarity, our master students Thea and Timo asked colleagues building AI at RBI for advice on how to build a career in the AI era.
Facts & Figures AI at RBI by the Numbers
At Raiffeisen Bank International, artificial intelligence isn't a side project. It's a strategic capability — built, governed, and made accessible across the entire organization.
AI in Finance Award 2025
Best Corporate & Institutional Bank for AI in Finance in Western Europe - recognized for the AI Center of Excellence, AI Pioneer Program, and Data Science Academy - the same programs you might be joining.
160+ AI Use Cases Live
Spanning risk, credit, marketing, HR, finance, customer-facing products and many more - mapped and shared across the banking Group so good ideas don't get stuck in silos.
1,700+ AI Pioneers
At RBI Group. Curious, proactive colleagues across CEE who coach their teams, test new tools, and help turn everyday problems into AI solutions.
3,500+ Data Science Academy Alumni
Across departments took a deep dive into AI Agents, RAG, and Process Mapping and Automation - and came out ready to build.
20,000+ RBI GPT Users
Across subsidiaries, network banks and federal banks using RBI's internally developed GPT - live since 2023.
300+ GitHub Copilot Engineers
Working together in GitHub Copilot.
What Makes Us Different Why AI at a Bank Is Different from AI at a Tech Company
At a bank, AI decisions carry real regulatory and societal weight. That means the work is more complex, the governance more mature, and the impact on customers and communities is direct.
Real-World Impact AI Use Cases in Banking at RBI
Three practical examples of how AI is embedded in real banking operations at RBI today.
Our Philosophy How We Think About AI Careers at RBI
Three things we think about differently here — and why they matter more now than they ever did.
For Students Starting a Career?
Advice for Students, Graduates and Career Switchers
By the time you graduate, will what you studied still be relevant? Honestly — some of it won't be. But your degree taught you more than you think. Learning how to learn, think deeply, and stay with a hard problem is worth more than any specific skill you picked up along the way.
Join Us Open Positions for AI Jobs at RBI in Vienna
Roles where AI is central — or where AI literacy will shape your work soon. From AI engineer and data scientist roles to business, risk and operations positions.
Still looking for your perfect job?
Register at our talent community page and we will reach out when an AI role opens that matches your skills and interests. Any questions? Reach out to our recruiters at career@rbinternational.com.
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
No. RBI's AI ambition includes business roles, risk, product, and operations - not just engineers. Our learning paths are designed for professionals at all technical levels.
Yes. Many AI-related roles at RBI - product management, business analysis, AI governance, communication, training - don't require coding. What they require is judgment, curiosity, and willingness to learn how AI is used.
For AI Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer roles, we typically look for strong Python skills, experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Databricks), and an understanding of MLOps. Domain knowledge of banking is a strong plus but not a hard requirement.
Depending on your role and department, tools include RBI GPT (internal, live since 2023), GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claude Code, Mobrix AI, Databricks, Appian, Curie and MAIA. Specific access varies by role.
Every AI use case follows our internal governance framework, including model validation, EU AI Act alignment, and continuous risk assessment - led by our AI Center of Excellence.
At a bank, AI decisions carry real regulatory and societal weight. That means the work is more complex, the governance is more mature, and the impact on real customers and communities is direct.
Yes. RBI operates in 12 markets across CEE - AI roles exist in Vienna, Bratislava, Bucharest, Prague, Warsaw and beyond.
Not for every role - but the willingness to upskill is. Through programs like the Data Science Academy and AI Pioneer Program, we make foundational AI capability accessible to anyone interested, regardless of department.
Working student positions span data engineering, business analysis, product, and direct AI/ML work. The expectation is real responsibility on real projects - not coffee runs. Find more information here.
Yes. Many of our current AI specialists started as working students or interns.
Yes. Many of our most effective AI professionals come from finance, risk, or business backgrounds - and combined that domain knowledge with AI capability through programs like the AI Pioneer Program and Data Science Academy.
It's an internal program with 1,700+ colleagues across CEE who coach their teams, test new AI tools, and turn everyday problems into AI solutions. Pioneers are the main drivers of AI adoption at RBI.