51 GenAI in Banking & Finance: AI Governance Framework in Financial Institutions
Institutionalizing Trust, Accountability, and Control in Intelligent Systems 1. Introduction The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into financial systems has extended far beyond isolated analytical use cases. AI now underpins core institutional processes, influencing credit allocation, fraud detection, risk modeling, and customer engagement. As a result, the scope of risk has expanded from individual models to the broader socio-technical systems in which these models operate. While Model Risk Management (MRM) provides a structured approach to validating and monitoring individual models, it does not fully address systemic concerns such as ethical use, cross-functional dependencies, and enterprise-wide accountability. This necessitates a comprehensive AI Governance Framework , which ensures that AI systems are not only technically sound but also aligned with institutional values, regulatory expectations, and societal norms. 2. Conceptual Foundations of AI Governance 2....