Applied AI/ML - Vice President

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking an executive leader to define and execute the strategic vision for the C360 Data Science Center of Excellence. As Vice President, you will steer modeling and analytical initiatives, advancing the data science agenda across Risk, Finance, Technology and the CDAO.

This greenfield initiative centers on AI/ML, LLMs and data insights to unlock business value. You will lead global teams, communicate with senior stakeholders, and shape strategy and execution across the

Qualifications

• Expertise in AI techniques (ML, NLP, semantic searching, LLMs, RAG) and big data.
• Advanced graduate degree in a quantitative field (Math, Stats, Quant Finance, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of executive presentations.
• Ability to translate concepts from ideation to execution with strategic oversight.
• Strong programming skills (Python, PySpark) and office suite proficiency.
• Inclusive leadership and ability to manage global analytical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and execution of Data Science and modeling efforts with cross-functional partners.
• Set strategic vision and advance the Data Science agenda leveraging AI/ML for business value.
• Lead communications and meetings across diverse functions, locations and businesses.
• Develop executive-level presentations and explain analytical elements to varied audiences.
• Stay abreast of trends in economics, financial markets, and analytical innovations.
• Oversee global analytical teams and ensure delivery against deadlines.

Skills

AI techniques (ML NLP)

Big data

Executive communication

Strategic leadership

Python / Pyspark

Cross-team collaboration

Experience with AI/ML deployment

Education

Master's or PhD in Quantitative Field

Tools

Excel / MS Office

Job description

The Global Technology Client 360 Technology Organization is seeking an integral leader to define and execute the strategic vision. Client 360 is a global team within Corporate and Investment Banking, responsible for building a 360 view of client data platform to unlock the business opportunity from data insights. This is a greenfield initiative to change the way we do business using Data Science, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Agentic AI.

As the Vice President in the C360 Data Science Center of Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in defining and communicating our strategic direction. You will be responsible for steering the Modeling and Analytical initiatives and advancing the Data Science agenda. You will collaborate with partners across C360 towers, Risk, Finance, Technology, Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO), and the broader Data Science community within the firm. This position demands deep data science experience, strong analytical skills and exceptional cross team collaboration abilities.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and execution of various Data Science and related modeling and analytical efforts within the C360 organization, working closely with key partners across Risk, Finance, Technology, Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) and the firm’s broader Data Science community.
• Play a leadership role in setting strategic vision and furthering the Data Science agenda, including leveraging AI/ML to create value within an organizational context.
• Lead communications and meetings across diverse functions, locations and businesses to facilitate discussions, drive priorities and consensus amongst stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop executive-level presentations and explain key analytical elements in a manner that is appropriately tailored to a diverse target audience.
• Stay abreast of current trends in economics, financial markets and analytical innovations, and anticipate implications for modeling and financial forecasting.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Expertise in a broad array of AI techniques (e.g., ML, NLP, semantic searching, LLMs and RAG) and big data
• Strong quantitative skills: Advanced Graduate Degree (Master's or PhD) in a Quantitative Field: Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or related field.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to prepare and present executive level presentations.
• Ability to view problems through a "big picture" lens, take concepts from ideation to execution and provide strategic guidance and oversight to a quantitative team.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Pyspark) and advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills are required.
• Strong culture carrier and inclusive leader who leads by example. Inquisitive nature, ability to ask the right questions and escalation issues.
• Organized, proactive, self-starter with high attention to detail, able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a proven track record of strong multi-tasking abilities in executing against deliverables and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Experience building and managing global analytical teams

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with economics, financial products and financial forecasting concepts is a plus.