GenAI Lead - Strategy

An international bank is entering a major new strategic area: Artificial Intelligence. The bank is seeking a senior leader to guide its AI journey from strategy through implementation. This role will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic leadership on AI for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the bank's AI strategy, translating vision into actionable initiatives

• Utilise business experience and methods whilst building the long-term roadmap

• Lead AI initiatives across multiple areas, including compliance, AML, HR, internal audit, and other functions

• Drive change management: secure buy-in, shift mindsets, and oversee staff upskilling programs

• Collaborate with technology, security, and business teams to ensure alignment and governance

• Build the AI function from the ground up, with ownership over strategy and execution

Key Requirements:

• Proven strategic leader with the ability to turn ideas into tangible results

• Hands-on with strategy: able to drive implementation without performing technical development

• Experience across multiple business areas, not limited to client-facing functions

• Strong understanding of governance, security, and risk-conscious environments

• Excellent stakeholder management and influence skills

• Collaborative, ambitious, and ego-free mindset

• Experience in technology and familiarity with Python and other AI/ML tools

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