Group Head of AI

Everest Global Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Everest Global Services, Inc. seeks an execution-oriented AI leader to drive enterprise AI capabilities across the organization. The VP will identify high-value AI opportunities, define the AI roadmap, and partner with business units to deliver measurable outcomes.

They will build and lead a premier AI organization, collaborate with technology and data teams, and ensure AI initiatives align with risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the (re)insurance market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles related to strategy transformation, technology, analytics or AI.
• Experience leading enterprise initiatives in (re)insurance, financial services, or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI, ML, generative AI, automation and data-driven operating models.
• Fluency in AI technologies and the infrastructure that enables AI capabilities.
• Ability to bridge business strategy with technical execution across functions.
• Experience collaborating across insurance segments, technology and operations teams.
• Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/math; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy aligned to business objectives and priorities.
• Identify and prioritize AI value creation opportunities across underwriting, pricing, claims and operations.
• Build and develop an industry-leading AI organization with top talent.
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to scope requirements and ensure timely delivery of AI capabilities.
• Drive adoption and measurable outcomes by embedding AI insights into decision-making.
• Support change management to drive AI adoption and integration.
• Align AI strategy with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks with Legal and Risk teams.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and market trends relevant to (re)insurance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Technology

Analytics

AI fundamentals

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Business-technical bridge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/mathematics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Title:Group Head of AICompany:Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:Technology

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.

For 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.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

Our Values

Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

Our Colleague Behaviors

Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:RegularTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:Warren, NJAdditional Locations:New York, NY

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail].

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