Group Head of AI

Everest Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Everest Global Services, Inc. is seeking a Group Head of AI in Warren, NJ to drive enterprise AI strategy and execution.

You will lead the AI roadmap, partner with underwriting, pricing and claims teams, and build a high-performing AI organization across the Global Operations & IT function. The role requires 10+ years of leadership in AI-related functions, a strong grasp of ML and regulatory risk, and a track record of delivering measurable business impact in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of leadership experience in strategy transformation, technology, analytics or AI related functions.
• Experience leading enterprise initiatives within (re)insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, automation, and data-driven operating models.
• Technical fluency in AI infrastructure and enabling technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or math. An advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize AI value creation opportunities for underwriting, pricing, claims, and operations.
• Build an industry leading AI organization by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent.
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to scope requirements and deliver AI capabilities.
• Drive adoption and outcomes of AI solutions by working with underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams to embed AI insights into decision-making processes.
• Support organizational alignment and change management to drive AI adoption and business integration.
• Own AI strategy alignment with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendor solutions and market trends relative to the (re)insurance industry.

Skills

Leadership

AI strategy

Machine learning

Generative AI

Data-driven ops

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

## Group Head of AIApply: Warren, NJ: New York, NY: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R7324Title:Group Head of AICompany:Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:TechnologyJob Description:**About Everest:**Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.**Overview:**Everest is seeking an execution-oriented AI leader to drive the development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence capabilities across the organization. This role will identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities, define the enterprise AI roadmap, and partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes. The VP, Group Head of AI will serve as a senior leader within the Global Operations & IT organization and act as an advisor to the Everest Group executive leadership team. They will ensure AI initiatives align with company strategy, operational priorities, risk consideration and customer needs within an evolving reinsurance and global wholesale and specialty market.**Key Responsibilities:*** Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy aligned to business objectives and priorities.* Identify and prioritize AI value creation opportunities for underwriting, pricing, claims, and operations, partnering with business unit leaders to identify use cases with the highest ROI and competitive advantage potential.* Build an industry leading AI organization by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent.* Collaborate closely with the technology and data teams (through dotted-line relationships) to scope requirements, define data and infrastructure needs, and ensure timely delivery of AI capabilities that support business objectives.* Drive adoption and outcomes of AI solutions by working with underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams to embed AI insights into decision-making processes, measure business impact, and drive continuous improvement.* Support organizational alignment and change management to drive AI adoption and business integration.* Own AI strategy alignment with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, working with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to ensure all AI initiatives meet regulatory requirements and maintain model transparency.* Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendor solutions and market trends relative to the (re)insurance industry.**Required Qualifications:*** At least 10+ years of leadership experience in strategy transformation, technology, analytics or AI related functions.* Experience leading enterprise initiatives within (re)insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries preferred.* Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, automation, and data-driven operating models.* Technical fluency in AI, including an understanding of the infrastructure and technologies that enable AI capabilities.* Demonstrated ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution.* Experience collaborating across insurance segment/product leadership, technology, and operations teams.* Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or math. An advanced degree is preferred.#LI-Hybrid#LI-ED1For the US Only:The base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $310,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).*What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.*