AI Strategy Lead — Banking & Risk Operations

JCW Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in the United States is seeking a skilled AI Manager to take charge of their AI function. This pivotal role involves defining strategies in line with business priorities, overseeing the deployment and governance of AI initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in managing AI or analytics programs, preferably in banking. The position is full-time, offering a competitive salary range of $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing AI or analytics programs, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of banking processes, risk management, and regulatory expectations preferred.
• Experience with model governance and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Define AI strategy aligned with business and regulatory priorities.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage AI use cases across banking functions.
• Oversee model development, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, model risk, and governance standards.
• Coordinate with risk, compliance, legal, IT, and business teams.
• Manage AI vendors, platforms, and internal resources.
• Establish performance, bias, explainability, and control metrics.
• Report AI outcomes, risks, and issues to senior management.

Skills

Managing AI programs

Knowledge of banking processes

Understanding of machine learning lifecycle

Model governance

Job description

A financial services firm located in the United States is seeking a skilled AI Manager to take charge of their AI function. This pivotal role involves defining strategies in line with business priorities, overseeing the deployment and governance of AI initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in managing AI or analytics programs, preferably in banking. The position is full-time, offering a competitive salary range of $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year.