AI Implementation Requirements for Enhanced Risk Management in the Banking Sector in Palestine
摘要
Research investigates the core components needed for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance risk management systems within Palestinian banking institutions. The implementation of risk evaluation and decision-making technologies by Palestinian banks encounters unique challenges although global financial institutions use AI for these purposes. The research design used a complete mixed-methods approach. The research included IT managers and senior risk management officers and key executives from Palestinian banks who were selected through purposive sampling because they directly interact with technology and risk operations. The research used structured interviews with three senior bank managers representing different bank classifications and quantitative data obtained through structured questionnaires distributed to the selected respondents. The questionnaires evaluated existing technological infrastructure and data management systems together with workforce capabilities and regulatory preparedness to provide detailed insights into the ability of Palestinian banks to implement AI-based risk management solutions. The quantitative data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistical methods while interview data provided qualitative findings about challenges and opportunities. The research identifies fundamental technical and organizational requirements for AI integration which focus on developing strong data infrastructure and creating supportive regulations and training the workforce. The research examines how AI enhances Palestinian bank risk management through its predictive analytics capabilities and fraud detection and real-time risk management functions. The research delivers strategic guidance to banking leaders and policymakers who want to support AI technology implementation while considering operational requirements and regulatory needs and cultural aspects in the Palestinian banking sector. The research recommends that banks should first invest in workforce preparation and establish strong AI initiative backing from leadership while the Palestinian Monetary Authority (PMA) should collaborate to create a clear regulatory framework and enhance data infrastructure.