Head of AI Innovation
Job description
A global financial services company is offering an exciting leadership role. This position focuses on using advanced AI technologies to improve services, increase efficiency and provide personalized solutions. It also promotes innovation and collaboration, ensuring AI projects meet business goals and regulations.
Responsibilities
Strategic AI Leadership: Define and execute the AI innovation strategy in alignment with the company’s business goals and vision. Head the integration of AI across key business functions, including risk management, compliance, client services and product development.
AI Solution Development: Oversee the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions, such as machine learning models, predictive analytics, automation tools and natural language processing (NLP) applications, to enhance operational efficiency and client experience.
Innovation & Research: Stay ahead of industry trends by researching and experimenting with emerging AI technologies. Guide the exploration of new AI-driven business models and opportunities to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving financial services sector.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, data, compliance and business development teams to ensure that AI initiatives meet both business needs and regulatory requirements. Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Client-Centric AI Solutions: Leverage AI to create personalized, data-driven solutions that improve client outcomes, such as advanced wealth management strategies, risk assessments and tailored financial advice.
Data Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement a data strategy that ensures robust data infrastructure and governance practices, enabling effective AI model training and deployment while ensuring data privacy and compliance with industry regulations.
Performance Monitoring: Define and track the performance metrics of AI initiatives to ensure they deliver measurable business value. Continuously assess the effectiveness of AI solutions and make data-driven improvements.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all AI solutions comply with relevant financial regulations, data privacy laws and ethical standards. Work with legal and compliance teams to address any regulatory challenges.
Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and panels, establishing the company as a leader in AI innovation within the financial services space. Drive thought leadership both internally and externally to create a forward-thinking AI culture.
Requirements
Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Financial Technology, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or strategic role. Experience in financial services, fintech, or banking is strongly preferred.
Experience with AI tools and platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark, Hadoop) and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Salary: SGD270K - 340K annual base plus bonus depending on experience and skills
Benefits:
20+ days Annual leave
Medical insurance
If you are interested in this job and would like to have a discussion, please contact joel@tenten-partners.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable.