Head of GenAI Execution

Salt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a visionary Head of GenAI Execution to drive the enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI within banking. You will lead transformation, embedding AI into core functions and shaping strategy across the organization.

You will guide cross-functional squads, partner with Data Platform Engineering, ensure secure and compliant AI adoption, and scale the AI Centre of Excellence while balancing technical detail with business value.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience delivering AI and data-driven transformation programs at scale.
• Proven success implementing enterprise AI/ML platforms and transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in cloud-based AI architectures (Azure, AWS or equivalent) and ML Ops at scale.
• Strong track record leading high-performing technical teams in complex transformation environments.
• Deep understanding of AI infrastructure, architecture, and compliance in highly regulated industries.
• Skilled in agile ways of working, program/portfolio delivery management, and stakeholder influence at executive levels.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical detail and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide GenAI and Agentic AI adoption across the bank.
• Provide strategic leadership blending architecture with product strategy execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement high-value AI use cases with scalable infrastructure.
• Develop and execute GenAI strategy and roadmap; scale the AI Centre of Excellence.
• Partner with Data Platform Engineering to ensure secure, ethical AI adoption.
• Lead the AI product lifecycle with cross-functional squads to meet business outcomes.
• Ensure initiatives align with regulatory standards and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Senior leadership

AI transformation

Enterprise AI

Cloud architectures

Agile delivery

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Tools

Azure

AWS

ML Ops

Job description

We are seeking a visionary Head of GenAI Execution to lead the enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI technologies. This role is at the forefront of innovation, driving large-scale transformation across the bank by embedding AI into core business functions.

What you'll do:

• Spearhead the adoption of GenAI and Agentic AI across the enterprise, shaping how AI drives value at scale.
• Provide strategic leadership, blending deep technical architecture expertise with product strategy execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement high-value AI use cases while designing the infrastructure required for enterprise-wide deployment.
• Develop and execute the GenAI strategy and roadmap, while scaling the AI Centre of Excellence.
• Partner with Data Platform Engineering teams to ensure secure, ethical, and compliant AI adoption.
• Lead the AI product lifecycle, driving cross-functional squads to deliver against product vision and business outcomes.
• Position the bank as a leader in responsible AI adoption, ensuring all initiatives align with regulatory standards.

What we're looking for:

• Senior leadership experience delivering AI and data-driven transformation programs at scale, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Proven success implementing enterprise AI/ML platforms and transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in cloud-based AI architectures (Azure, AWS or equivalent) and designing ML Ops frameworks at scale.
• Strong track record leading high-performing technical teams in complex transformation environments.
• Deep understanding of AI infrastructure, architecture, and compliance in highly regulated industries.
• Skilled in agile ways of working, program/portfolio delivery management, and stakeholder influence at executive levels.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical detail and commercial outcomes.

Why join?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI in financial services. You'll be leading from the front-defining strategy, scaling innovation, and ensuring AI adoption is both responsible and transformative

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Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.