AI & Data Director - Data Usage Management

Crump Life Insurance Svcs Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation seeks a seasoned AI and data leader to steer enterprise initiatives, guide model development, data architectures, and governance across teams to drive performance and compliance.

The role requires a decade of experience and a track record of managing AI programs within the financial services sector, with a focus on mentoring staff and delivering data-driven business outcomes.

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.
• 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.

Skills

AI strategy leadership

Team leadership

AI models

Data architectures

Analytics methodologies

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Data Science/AI/SE

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

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

Qualifications Required

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in relevant technical or business discipline.
2. Experience in the financial services industry.
3. Expertise in solution designs based upon business requirements.
4. Strong knowledge of data lineage and master/reference data tools and technologies.
5. Experience in building financial services strategies and architectures for implementing data domains models and ownership, designating authoritative data sources, and/or authorized provisioning points.
6. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and data governance frameworks
7. Experience designing and implementing business and technical controls to mitigate data 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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E-Verify IER Right to Work About Truist Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. We serve clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. That happens through real care to make things better. To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities. Learn more about Truist on truist.com.