Head of Data & AI- Asset Management

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking a Head of Data & AI Monetization in Singapore. This role involves defining and executing strategies to monetize data and AI capabilities. The ideal candidate has over 10 years' experience in data strategy and AI product development. Key responsibilities include architecting data products and leading cross-functional teams to integrate data-centric capabilities across the organization. Strong stakeholder management and knowledge of financial services are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, or AI commercialization.
• Proven success in creating and scaling AI-driven products.
• Strong understanding of investment processes and portfolio analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for data and AI monetization.
• Identify high-value use cases and architect data products.
• Lead initiatives across data governance and model development.

Skills

Data strategy

Analytics

AI/ML product development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Degree in Data Science, Engineering, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Modern data platforms

Machine learning workflows

AI enablement technologies

Job description

We are partnering with a leading asset management firm to hire a Head of Data & AI Monetization to build and drive the commercial strategy for leveraging proprietary data, analytics, and AI capabilities. This is a newly created leadership role that will shape how the organisation transforms its data assets into revenue-generating products, decision-support tools, and market intelligence solutions across its investment and portfolio platforms.

Role

You will define and execute the end-to-end strategy for data and AI monetization, developing scalable products and analytical capabilities that support investment research, portfolio construction, distribution, and external commercial opportunities. Working closely with senior investment leaders, data teams, and technology stakeholders, you will identify high-value use cases, architect data products, and deliver AI-driven insights that enhance competitiveness and operational performance. You will also lead initiatives across data governance, model development, and platform enablement, ensuring that data quality, architecture, and lifecycle processes support both internal decision-making and external monetization pathways.

Requirement

• You are degree-qualified, ideally in Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience spanning data strategy, analytics, AI/ML product development, or commercialization within asset management, investment firms, or broader financial services.
• You have a strong track record of creating and scaling data or AI-driven products, preferably in public or private markets, quantitative research, or institutional investment environments.
• You bring deep familiarity with modern data platforms, machine learning workflows, and AI enablement technologies, with the ability to translate analytical insights into commercial and strategic value.
• A strong understanding of investment processes, portfolio analytics, risk management, and client reporting is highly regarded.
• You are a strategic operator with strong stakeholder management skills, capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide adoption of data-centric capabilities.

To Apply

Please send your CV to [e-mail], quoting job ref 35092. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.