AI & Data Director - Data Lifecycle Management

Truist; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist, a leading financial services company in the United States, seeks a senior leader to drive AI and data strategies across the organization. You will oversee the design, deployment, and governance of AI models and data architectures, guiding multiple teams and collaborating with executives to align AI initiatives with business goals.

The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable decisions, with a focus on innovation and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in AI and data with progressive management responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering AI and data-driven solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AI models, data architectures, and analytics methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs the execution of AI and data strategies established by Senior Management and Executives.
• Oversees the development and deployment of AI models and data architectures to enhance business processes and system performance.
• Leads collaboration across teams to integrate AI solutions into business applications and workflows.
• Conducts experiments and assesses AI initiative performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Promotes innovation by contributing to intellectual property and advancing AI capabilities.
• Manages multiple AI and data teams led by lower-level Management.
• Develops and enforces AI and data governance standards aligned with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Coaches and mentors teammates to build AI expertise and foster a data-driven culture.
• Frequently influences business decisions made by leadership.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify real-world problems and apply AI and analytics for actionable insights.

Skills

AI leadership

Team management

Data governance

AI models

Analytics methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Data Science/AI/Software Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AI/ML platforms

Data architectures

Job description

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Regular or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency

English (Required)

Work Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages and directs the execution of AI and data strategies established by Senior Management and Executives.
• Oversees the development and deployment of AI models and data architectures to enhance business processes and system performance.
• Leads collaboration across teams to integrate AI solutions into business applications and workflows.
• Conducts experiments and assesses AI initiative performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Promotes innovation by contributing to intellectual property and advancing AI capabilities.
• Manages multiple AI and data teams led by lower-level Management.
• Develops and enforces AI and data governance standards aligned with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Coaches and mentors teammates to build AI expertise and foster a data-driven culture.
• Frequently influences business decisions made by leadership.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify real-world problems and apply AI and analytics for actionable insights.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in AI and data with progressive management responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering AI and data-driven solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AI models, data architectures, and analytics methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Expertise in solution designs based upon business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of unstructured data management, retention, and disposition tools and technologies.
• Experience in building financial services strategies for managing the lifecycle of unstructured data for use with AI.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data governance frameworks
• Experience designing and implementing business and technical controls to mitigate data and AI risks within business processes.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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