Lead - AI Enablement & Finance Transformation

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

In‑office collaboration

Job summary

Ameriprise India LLP is seeking an AI Enablement Consultant – Controllership Systems to identify, evaluate, and enable AI across Workday, Frontier, and other platforms. The role bridges business needs with technology, driving innovation and efficiency in Controllership.

The candidate will work with Controllership leaders, Finance Systems, and Technology partners to realize measurable improvements in productivity and controls, while aligning with governance and risk requirements.

Qualifications

• Understanding of AI, Generative AI, automation and emerging tech.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, or related AI tools (5–7 yrs).
• Translate business needs into practical AI solutions that add value.
• Strong process analysis and continuous improvement focus.
• Experience collaborating with Finance, Risk, IT and Compliance teams.
• Knowledge of AI governance and responsible AI principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to run PoCs, pilots and workshops with leadership buy‑in.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI strategy and adoption across Controllership and Finance Systems.
• Evaluate AI capabilities across Workday, Frontier, M365, and other platforms.
• Identify and implement AI and automation opportunities in key processes.
• Lead pilots, PoCs, and business case assessments to prove value.
• Partner with business and tech teams to enable process transformation.
• Ensure AI solutions meet governance, security, risk and compliance needs.
• Drive adoption and value realization through training and KPIs.

Skills

AI concepts

Automation opportunities

Stakeholder engagement

Cross‑functional collaboration

Change management

Communication

Presentation skills

Business process analysis

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Power Automate

Workday Finance

Frontier

Power BI

Job description

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated AI Enablement Consultant – Controllership Systems to join our Finance Systems and Controllership organization. The candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and enabling Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities across Workday, Frontier, and other enterprise platforms while helping drive innovation and operational efficiency within the Controllership organization.
The role requires a combination of business process expertise, technology enablement, AI solution evaluation, change management, and stakeholder engagement. The consultant will work closely with Controllership leaders, Finance Systems teams, Accounting Operations, Technology partners, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI can improve productivity, reduce manual effort, enhance controls, and accelerate decision-making.
The successful candidate should have practical experience with Workday Finance, Frontier, financial processes, emerging AI technologies, and enterprise productivity tools. The individual will serve as a bridge between business needs and technology capabilities, helping translate AI innovations into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive AI strategy and adoption across Controllership and Finance Systems.
• Evaluate AI capabilities across Workday, Frontier, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise platforms.
• Identify and implement AI and automation opportunities across key Finance processes.
• Lead AI pilots, proof-of-concepts, and business case assessments to validate business value.
• Partner with business and technology teams to drive process transformation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure AI solutions align with governance, security, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Drive user adoption and value realization through training, best practices, KPIs, and leadership reporting.

Required Qualification

• Understanding of AI, Generative AI, intelligent automation, and emerging enterprise technologies.
• 5-7 years of Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, or related AI technologies.
• Experience with enterprise AI/productivity tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Power Automate.
• Ability to identify AI and automation opportunities, evaluate business value, and translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong business process analysis and continuous improvement skills, with a focus on efficiency, controls, and user experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Technology, Risk, Audit, and Compliance.
• Understanding of AI governance, security, risk, and responsible AI principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead proof-of-concepts, pilots, workshops, and solution evaluations and communicate outcomes to leadership.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience supporting Workday Financials implementations or enhancements.
• Knowledge of financial controls, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of business process automation and workflow technologies.
• Experience developing business cases and ROI assessments for technology investments.
• Exposure to data analytics, reporting, and visualization tools such as Power BI.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Finance

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.