Director - AI Implementation Lead - Citi COO Corporate Enablement Capabilities Team

Praxis-Team-Kröger; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Director - AI Implementation Lead within the COO Corporate Enablement Capabilities Team in New York. The role drives AI adoption, governance, and practical implementation across the organization, interfacing with senior leadership and technology partners.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, connecting AI solutions to business needs, and promoting value realization with Responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related field with large-scale global exposure.
• Extensive experience leading tech-oriented transformation and business re-engineering projects.
• Broad banking operations knowledge and regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities across functions.
• Scale proven AI solutions and promote adoption across teams.
• Lead AI adoption activities with senior leadership and cross-functional forums.
• Ensure governance, standards, and Responsible AI practices are embedded.

Skills

AI/ML application

Stakeholder engagement

Process transformation

Data-driven decisions

Governance & risk awareness

Tools

None

Job description

## Director - AI Implementation Lead - Citi COO Corporate Enablement Capabilities TeamApply: Hybrid: New York New York United States: Tampa Florida United States: Full time: Posted Today: 26996930**Role Overview**The AI Implementation Lead is a role within the COO organization responsible for driving the adoption and practical application of AI capabilities across the Corporate Enablement Capabilities (CEC) function. This individual will leverage functional expertise and emerging AI capabilities to identify and prioritize opportunities, connect and scale proven AI solutions, promote AI adoption across the organization, and establish the governance and foundational capabilities required for sustainable execution.The successful candidate will be accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle of AI initiatives, from opportunity identification and prioritization through implementation, adoption, and value realization. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the CEC function by embedding intelligence, automation, and Responsible AI practices into core functional processes.While this role will report to Citi’s Head of Procurement and Third-Party Management, a member of the CEC leadership team, and will work closely with all members of the CEC leadership with active engagement across CEC senior process leaders, senior AI stakeholders and technology partners.**Key Responsibilities****1. Leverage Functional Knowledge & Emerging External AI Capabilities*** Identify, assess, and prioritize AI opportunities across the functional organization* Build understanding of functional processes, pain points, and emerging AI capabilities to connect business needs with practical solutions* Parter with internal function heads to establish ideation sessions and working forums to surface use cases and drive engagement* Help refine and mature opportunities for evaluation, sponsorship, and execution**2. Connect & Scale Proven AI Solutions*** Identify common patterns of work across functional teams and opportunities to leverage existing enterprise AI capabilities and solutions* Partner with peer AI Implementation Leads and enterprise teams to share successful use cases, best practices, and reusable approaches* Drive adoption of proven AI solutions to accelerate value delivery, improve consistency, and reduce duplication of effort* Support implementation efforts by leveraging central coordination teams to facilitate execution across functional teams**3. AI Adoption Leadership & Capability Building*** Engage with senior leadership driving AI adoption strategies, communications, demonstrations, workshops, office hours, and other engagement activities to increase awareness and adoption of AI capabilities* Partner with CEC teams to establish and scale forums that encourage idea sharing, collaboration, and innovation* Leverage central communication capabilities and VOE program to share success stories, lessons learned, and practical applications to help build momentum and confidence in AI adoption**4. Establish a Consistent AI Foundation*** Partner with enterprise governance, controls, and technology teams to promote consistent application of AI policies, standards, and frameworks* Support adoption of Responsible AI practices, controls, standards, and data management requirements* Help ensure AI initiatives are aligned with established governance processes and risk management expectations**Required Qualifications****Experience*** 10+ years of experience in a related field, with extensive experience in business and functional management within a large-scale, global organization* Proven track record of leading complex, technology-oriented transformation and/or business re-engineering projects from conception to completion* Demonstrated experience in driving significant change and process transformation initiatives, with measurable business impact* Broad and comprehensive knowledge of banking operations, processes, and the associated regulatory landscape**Technical & Strategic Skills*** Strong, practical understanding of how to apply AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world business problems and drive tangible value* Familiarity with modern AI/ML platforms, data architecture, and the lifecycle of developing and deploying intelligent systems* Expertise in process analysis, performance metrics, and data-driven decision-making* Ability to envision and articulate how technology and re-engineering can be combined to create significant, measurable improvements**Leadership & Soft Skills*** Exceptional ability to influence and engage in a consultative mode with senior stakeholders across business, operations, technology, and compliance* Proven ability to define a strategic vision and lead a cross-functional team to execute on that vision* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences* Strategic, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound judgments------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family Group:**Implementation------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**Implementation Management------------------------------------------------------## **Time Type:**Full time------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location:**New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$170,000.00 - $300,000.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.