Senior AI Specialist, Transformation

RHB Banking Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Banking Group seeks an experienced leader to drive AI-enabled transformation across the Group, translating business needs into scalable solutions that boost productivity, speed, decision quality and customer experience. You will blend applied AI, process re-engineering and project delivery within the bank’s governance framework.

Responsibilities include assessing AI use cases, delivering end-to-end projects, designing processes, evaluating vendors, ensuring testing readiness, enforcing

Responsibilities

• AI use-case assessment: Identify and prioritise opportunities across banking processes. Assess business value, data readiness, feasibility, implementation costs and risks; develop business cases and delivery roadmaps.
• End-to-end project delivery: Lead assigned AI initiatives from discovery and proof of concept through implementation and stabilisation. Manage scope, budget, milestones, dependencies, issues and change requests in alignment with PMO standards.
• Business requirements and process design: Lead workshops, process mapping and gap analysis. Translate business rules and decision logic into requirements, user stories, data needs, exception workflows and acceptance criteria, including human review checkpoints.
• AI solution and vendor evaluation: Evaluate proposed capabilities, limitations and integration needs with IT and vendors. Challenge solution logic, data assumptions, accuracy claims, scalability and total cost of ownership through evidence-based assessments and proofs of concept.
• Testing and implementation readiness: Lead business UAT and coordinate AI performance evaluation using representative data and exception scenarios. Assess output accuracy, consistency and traceability; track defects and secure relevant acceptance and go-live approvals.
• AI governance and controls: Engage Risk, Compliance, IT Security, Enterprise Architecture and data owners to address data protection, access, explainability, bias and auditability. Coordinate required assessments, independent validation where applicable, approvals and escalation of unresolved risks.
• Stakeholder and management engagement: Coordinate Business, Operations, IT, Finance, Group Procurement and vendors. Prepare clear senior management and committee materials covering recommendations, progress, costs, benefits, risks and decisions required.
• Adoption and operational handover: Drive user engagement, training and process documentation. Coordinate stabilisation and formal handover to designated system and business owners, with agreed support, monitoring and escalation arrangements.
• Benefits and continuous improvement: Establish baselines and track realised savings, capacity released, productivity, turnaround time, quality and adoption. Use performance findings and user feedback to propose controlled enhancements and reusable AI practices.

Job description

Lead AI-enabled transformation across the Group, translating business needs into solutions that improve productivity, turnaround time, decision quality and customer experience. Combine applied AI knowledge, process re-engineering and project delivery to achieve measurable business value within the Bank’s governance framework.

Key Responsibilities :

• AI use-case assessment: Identify and prioritise opportunities across banking processes. Assess business value, data readiness, feasibility, implementation costs and risks; develop business cases and delivery roadmaps.
• End-to-end project delivery: Lead assigned AI initiatives from discovery and proof of concept through implementation and stabilisation. Manage scope, budget, milestones, dependencies, issues and change requests in alignment with PMO standards.
• Business requirements and process design: Lead workshops, process mapping and gap analysis. Translate business rules and decision logic into requirements, user stories, data needs, exception workflows and acceptance criteria, including human review checkpoints.
• AI solution and vendor evaluation: Evaluate proposed capabilities, limitations and integration needs with IT and vendors. Challenge solution logic, data assumptions, accuracy claims, scalability and total cost of ownership through evidence-based assessments and proofs of concept.
• Testing and implementation readiness: Lead business UAT and coordinate AI performance evaluation using representative data and exception scenarios. Assess output accuracy, consistency and traceability; track defects and secure relevant acceptance and go-live approvals.
• AI governance and controls: Engage Risk, Compliance, IT Security, Enterprise Architecture and data owners to address data protection, access, explainability, bias and auditability. Coordinate required assessments, independent validation where applicable, approvals and escalation of unresolved risks.
• Stakeholder and management engagement: Coordinate Business, Operations, IT, Finance, Group Procurement and vendors. Prepare clear senior management and committee materials covering recommendations, progress, costs, benefits, risks and decisions required.
• Adoption and operational handover: Drive user engagement, training and process documentation. Coordinate stabilisation and formal handover to designated system and business owners, with agreed support, monitoring and escalation arrangements.
• Benefits and continuous improvement: Establish baselines and track realised savings, capacity released, productivity, turnaround time, quality and adoption. Use performance findings and user feedback to propose controlled enhancements and reusable AI practices.

RHB Banking Group is a leading regional financial services provider headquartered and listed in Malaysia. Established in 1913, we offer comprehensive banking solutions across retail, business, corporate, and Islamic banking. With a strong presence in Malaysia and nine ASEAN countries, we are committed to delivering simple, fast, and seamless experiences. Guided by our brand promise, “Together We Progress,” we continue building a sustainable and inclusive future with our customers and stakeholders.

RHB Banking Group is a leading regional financial services provider headquartered and listed in Malaysia. Established in 1913, we offer comprehensive banking solutions across retail, business, corporate, and Islamic banking. With a strong presence in Malaysia and nine ASEAN countries, we are committed to delivering simple, fast, and seamless experiences. Guided by our brand promise, “Together We Progress,” we continue building a sustainable and inclusive future with our customers and stakeholders.