EU AI Act Expert in Frankfurt
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Firas J.
Last position:
Interim Management Group Head of IT Governance & IAM at French-German Private Bank
- Head of the group-wide, international, and cross-functional IT Governance & IAM department within the central IT division of a large French-German private banking group. Disciplinary management of around 30 employees at five different locations within the group (Frankfurt, Paris, Tunis, SaarbrĂĽcken, DĂĽsseldorf). Head of IT committees and key role in direct communication with management, the supervisory board, external stakeholders, and regulators.
- Definition and establishment of a state-of-the-art IT strategy process and related IT governance structures for the group's IT department with more than 600 employees (testified by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the ACPR) and successful process run.
- Establishment of a new future-oriented process framework for IT and necessary governance structures (process squads) for the continuous improvement of IT processes with regard to new regulatory requirements (including DORA, EU AI Act, etc.).
- Establishment of stringent processes to close a historical backlog of findings (> 100 IT findings, 40 overdue findings in 2022) from internal and external auditors (WP, ACPR, BaFin). Successful reduction of stock of overdue findings to 0 at the end of 2025.
- Supporting more than 20 IT audits per year and establishment of regulatory monitoring processes. Introduction of ServiceNow to revolutionize regulatory change and IT compliance processes with advanced AI functionalities.
- Realignment of IT control processes in conjunction with the newly established ICT risk function under DORA and the three lines of defense concept using the TopEase GRC solution.
- Reduction of the application landscape, by systematically analysing the purpose with application and business owners, identifying duplicates while implementing a One-Tool Strategy throughout the group. Successful reduction of one third of the application landscape within the CMDB.
- Onboarding of all group applications into One Identity's group-wide IAM solution, as well as operation and further development of the solution in connection with segregation of duties (SoD), role-based access management (RBAC), etc.
Dustin D.
Last position:
External consultant at Deutsche Leasing
2nd LoD/Change the Bank (CtB)
- CtB: External consultant and workstream lead for rectifying findings by BaFin following a special IT audit in the 2nd LoD, management of the work package for revising the ICT Risk Management & ICT Asset Classification in accordance with DORA Chapter 2, the processes for structural analysis, protection requirements, and control assessments (4 FTEs).
Marcus N.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at DR. NIEBUDEK CONSULTING GmbH
- Business consulting, interim management, and coaching
- Independent acquisition and delivery of consulting projects in the areas of strategy & innovation, processes, organization, and business transformation
Najat D.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Microsoft Purview at Bechtlee IT-Systemhaus
- Design and global rollout of sensitivity labels (confidentiality labels) for automated classification and encryption of business-critical data.
- Definition and rollout of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to protect IP and personal data across endpoints, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and non-Microsoft clouds.
- Setup of Insider Risk Management policies to detect and contain excessive data leaks and risky user behavior.
- Implementation of GDPR and retention requirements through automated retention policies and structured records management.
- Technical support for legal teams in internal and external investigations using eDiscovery (Standard/Premium) and Content Search.
- Continuous improvement of the security and compliance level by reviewing the Microsoft Compliance Manager and closing gaps (regulations such as ISO 27001, NIS-2)
Almaz A.
Last position:
Head of Innovation AI
In my current position, I have end-to-end responsibility for AI products: from identifying and prioritizing use cases, developing sound business cases, AI roadmaps, and capacity and resource allocation, through to scalable implementation across countries and business areas.
I design operating models, delivery standards, and operational concepts that ensure AI product development runs reliably and scales sustainably – always aligned with strategy, goals, capacities, and business value.
Leading and developing interdisciplinary teams of data science and product professionals in an agile working model is a core part of my role – I currently lead a team of three employees.
I am confident in stakeholder management at senior management level and in international structures, and translate complex technical topics into clear, business-oriented recommendations for action.
I consider governance from the outset: I consistently align AI initiatives with regulatory requirements (including the EU AI Act), risk management, and data protection requirements.
Christine M.
Last position:
Management consultant at Freelance
Delivery of ICT / DORA management training under DORA Article 5(4) at various banking institutions
Teaching the key content of DORA requirements with a focus on ICT risks, third-party risk management, incident and problem management, and the information register
Deriving implementation measures and recommendations for management and business units
Kurt R.
Last position:
Lead Solution Architect (AI HealthTech) / interim CTO & Product Co-Owner at Physio-Agil Frankfurt
- General CTO responsibilities (architectural design, operational setup, external runtime product evaluation, investor buy-in, regulatory compliance).
- Software development oversight (implementation on deep-dive-in) plus workflow design.
- Product co-ownership.
- Tech/tools/frameworks: proprietary software (Java, JavaScript), Kubernetes, Postgres, MiniIO, Ollama (internal), several xAI API (external), OpenTofu (Terraform), Keycloak, Kafka, Prometheus, ELK Stack, GitHub, GitHub Workflows, Argo CD, ISO 27001, BSI-ISM, EU AI Act.
Peter W.
Last position:
ISO 27001 Auditor for health insurance archive system at Health insurance company
The replacement of the existing archive system (document management system – DMS) on a host-based platform is well advanced.
The internal audit is meant to ensure the company's quality standards.
GDPR
ISO 27001 ff.
BSI
DORA
Patient data regulations
Host / Cloud / S3 / Container / highly scalable / Nuxeo
Budget: 50,000
Team: 1
Eduard V.
Last position:
Workshop Leader 'Introduction to AI Development Tools' at Software company in Wiesbaden
- Presentation introducing generic AI and large language models
- Explanation of legal frameworks (EU AI Act, US CLOUD Act, GDPR)
- Systematic review of AI tools along the SDLC and holistic systems
- Comparison of on-prem LLMs vs. cloud-based, as well as change management and works council
- Facilitated the discussion and derived next steps for introducing AI development tools
Abdullah A.
Last position:
Technical Program Manager - IT & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Maxon Computer GmbH (a Nemetschek Company)
Led cross-functional compliance and IT programs spanning infrastructure, security, legal, and executive stakeholders, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory alignment.
Acted as single point of ownership for IT governance and CSR programs, defining scope, milestones, risks, and success metrics.
Partnered directly with VP of IT as a governance and control counterpart, supporting security incidents, compliance posture (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2), and executive reporting.
Supported organizational readiness for emerging EU regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and EU AI Act, by analyzing regulatory requirements, identifying governance and compliance impacts, and aligning internal policies and control processes.
Designed and scaled data collection and reporting processes for CSR and regulatory reporting across group and subsidiary level.
Drove process improvements and standardization, increasing transparency, predictability, and audit readiness.
Technologies and tools: Office 365 Power BI, MS SharePoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, Zendesk, Confluence, JIRA, Vanta.
Sibi L.
Last position:
Founder (Product Initiative) at Regu-AI
- Founded Regu-AI, an enterprise-grade AI governance and compliance platform integrating EU AI Act, ESG, and CSRD frameworks to help organizations operationalize responsible AI.
- Developed proprietary modules for AI Maturity Assessment, Measurability, and Battery Passport compliance.
- Built and scaled the product architecture and designed a 45-KPI AI governance index, positioning Regu-AI as a first mover in AI governance automation across Germany and the EU.
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Statistics of experts using EU AI Act
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years (Germany: 18 years)
Position duration
1.6 years (Germany: 2.2 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Strategy, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 95%)
Master's degree or higher
89% (Germany: 67%)
Doctorate
22% (Germany: 16%)
Certifications per freelancer
8 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using EU AI Act
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
EU AI Act experts industry focus
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- Information Technology (100%)
- Banking and Finance (82%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Energy (36%)
- Government and Administration (36%)
- Retail (36%)
- Manufacturing (27%)
- Aerospace and Defense (18%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Regulatory Scope
The EU AI Act is the European Union’s framework for regulating artificial intelligence according to risk. It sets obligations for providers, deployers, importers and distributors of AI systems, including transparency, documentation, human oversight and monitoring. Its reach can extend beyond companies based in the EU when their systems affect people in the European market.
Risk Classification
A central task is determining how an AI use case is treated under the regulation. Experts assess whether a system is prohibited, high-risk, subject to transparency duties or outside a specific obligation. They connect this classification with the system’s purpose, users, data, decision impact and position in the supply chain.
Compliance Work
EU AI Act projects often produce practical controls rather than a single legal memo. Typical work includes:
- Inventorying AI systems, models, vendors and business owners
- Mapping use cases to risk categories and applicable duties
- Creating technical documentation, policies and evidence trails
- Designing human oversight, incident handling and monitoring processes
- Preparing transparency notices and internal training materials
Ecosystem Skills
Strong specialists combine regulatory interpretation with technical and operational knowledge. They may work with machine learning documentation, model cards, data governance, cybersecurity, privacy assessments, procurement controls and quality management systems. Familiarity with GDPR, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF and enterprise risk processes helps translate requirements into controls that teams can use.
When to Engage
Companies bring in freelance expertise when they are deploying generative AI, embedding third-party models, launching automated decision systems or reviewing an existing AI inventory. Frankfurt organisations in finance, healthcare, mobility, manufacturing and professional services may need support across legal, compliance, product and technology teams. Remote collaboration works well when documentation and ownership are clear; on-site workshops can help align stakeholders.
Quality Signals
A capable professional asks what the system does, who supplies it, who uses it and what decisions it influences before recommending a control. They distinguish the EU AI Act from GDPR and avoid treating every model as high-risk by default. Look for clear deliverables, traceable reasoning, practical governance processes and experience communicating with legal, technical and business audiences in the languages your project requires.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about EU AI Act.
The EU AI Act sets obligations for organisations that develop, provide, deploy or distribute AI systems in the European market. It is used to classify AI use cases, restrict unacceptable practices and establish controls for transparency, documentation, oversight and risk management.
The EU AI Act regulates AI systems according to their risks and roles in the AI supply chain, while GDPR focuses on personal data and the rights of data subjects. They can apply to the same project, so a specialist should map both regimes instead of treating one as a substitute for the other.
The EU AI Act is a binding European regulation, whereas ISO/IEC 42001 is a voluntary standard for an AI management system. They are often used together: the regulation defines legal duties, while the standard can provide repeatable governance processes and audit evidence.
An EU AI Act specialist should understand data protection, cybersecurity, procurement, model risk, technical documentation and vendor management. Experience with GDPR, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF and machine learning lifecycle controls is especially useful.
The EU AI Act requires different depth depending on the systems, sectors and responsibilities involved. A focused inventory may need targeted regulatory support, while a programme covering high-risk systems, suppliers and monitoring needs a professional who can lead legal, technical and operational workstreams.
The EU AI Act is well suited to remote work because much of the output consists of inventories, classifications, policies and evidence reviews. Frankfurt teams may still prefer on-site workshops for sensitive use cases, executive decisions or collaboration across German and international stakeholders.
A strong EU AI Act professional links each conclusion to the system’s purpose, role, risk category and evidence. They provide usable registers, ownership models and controls, explain uncertainty clearly and distinguish regulatory requirements from optional good practice.
A European Union Artificial Intelligence Act review should begin with the company’s AI inventory, suppliers, deployment context and affected individuals. The specialist should then identify the organisation’s role, assess applicable duties and prioritise gaps that could block deployment or create material compliance risk.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used EU AI Act in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,004 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used EU AI Act in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 89% hold at least a Master's degree, and 22% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used EU AI Act in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used EU AI Act in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used EU AI Act in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (82%), and Professional Services (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used EU AI Act in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (91%), and Operations (73%).
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