AI Deployment Leader: Scale & Assurance

Standard Chartered; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 160 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Kempton Park seeks a Director, AI Acceleration, to scale AI implementation across core business lines and ensure governance compliance. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in AI/ML, lead strategic initiatives, and engage with stakeholders to maximize the bank's capabilities and drive innovation. This role promotes a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive welfare benefits.

Benefits

Core bank funding for retirement savings

Flexible working options

Proactive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 10+ years in AI/ML, technology, or operations roles within financial services.
• Proven track record in accelerating deployments and assuring quality.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML lifecycle management and risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise adoption strategies to scale AI across business lines.
• Collaborate with the Director of AI Deployment Assurance for embedding assurance checkpoints.
• Define and track adoption KPIs and business impact metrics.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Engineering, Finance

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

A leading international bank in Kempton Park seeks a Director, AI Acceleration, to scale AI implementation across core business lines and ensure governance compliance. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in AI/ML, lead strategic initiatives, and engage with stakeholders to maximize the bank's capabilities and drive innovation. This role promotes a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive welfare benefits.