Group AI Commercialisation Lead

HSBC Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Group AI Commercialisation Lead based in Sheffield. The role involves bridging AI capabilities with business applications, leading the identification and scaling of AI-driven opportunities. Candidates should possess strong AI/ML expertise, project implementation experience in finance, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AI/ML ecosystem, including generative AI, NLP, and traditional ML techniques.
• Hands-on experience delivering AI implementation projects in large organizations.
• Background in financial services or technology focused on innovation and solution delivery.
• Experience navigating AI model governance and compliance in regulated industries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to identify and shape AI/ML use cases.
• Translate business challenges into scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Lead collaboration with data scientists to test and refine AI models.
• Ensure AI initiatives meet governance and regulatory standards.
• Build strong relationships across business and technology teams.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Project implementation

Financial services experience

Governance awareness

Leadership and collaboration skills

Job description

Group AI Commercialisation Lead

Company: HSBC

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Group AI Commercialisation Lead. In this role, you will act as the bridge between advanced AI/ML capabilities and real-world business applications, leading a team to identify, develop, and scale AI-powered efficiency and innovation opportunities. By working with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will accelerate responsible AI adoption across the organisation, driving measurable impact and long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to identify and shape AI/ML use cases that deliver efficiency, innovation, and measurable outcomes.
• Translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable AI/ML solutions aligned with organisational priorities.
• Lead collaboration with data scientists and engineers to test, validate, and refine AI models for deployment.
• Ensure AI initiatives meet governance, ethical, and regulatory standards while navigating risk in a banking context.
• Build strong relationships across business, risk, compliance, and technology teams to secure alignment and drive adoption.

Requirements

• AI/ML Expertise: Strong knowledge of the AI/ML ecosystem, including generative AI, NLP, foundation models, and traditional ML techniques.
• AI Project Implementation: Hands‑on experience delivering AI implementation projects within a large or complex organisation.
• Financial Services Experience: Background in financial services, consulting, or technology, with a focus on innovation, transformation, or solution delivery.
• Governance Awareness: Proven experience navigating AI model governance, data standards, and compliance requirements in regulated industries.
• Leadership & Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities, with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset.

This role is based in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.