Head of AI

Head Of AI

City:
New York Division:
Corporate - CFO

Your opportunity

The Head Of AI will play a pivotal role on our executive leadership team, working in close partnership with both the innovation and technology teams to shape the strategic direction of the firm's key initiatives. You will be the catalyst of our partnership between our executive leaders and their teams, building and leading the execution of strategies that propel transformation of products and services through our AI innovation to ensure we are the most technologically sophisticated asset manager globally.

This role demands a blend of technological understanding, strategic foresight, and growth-oriented excellence as an approach to guide our firm in these next stages of transformation. You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and be a member of the firm's senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities

Driven strategic leadership:
Serve as the driving force behind innovation by developing and implementing a cohesive AI and technology strategy that aligns with our aspirations. Be the key enabler who accelerates progress and ensures both short-term impact and long-term transformation through advanced artificial intelligence initiatives, driving results and turning vision into reality.

Innovation:
Lead research and development initiatives to drive AI-powered innovation, continuously evaluating emerging artificial intelligence, learning prospects and strategically assessing their potential applications to advance our business objectives.

Advocacy and thought leadership:
Serve as a thought leader and strategic ambassador for AI, representing to both internal and external stakeholders. Champion the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies that propel our goals throughout the business and position the company at the forefront of AI-driven innovation within the investment industry.

Team development:
Build and mentor a high-performing AI and technology team, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and innovation. Support both individual growth and department objectives by equipping team members with advanced AI skills and expertise. Develop the next generation of AI leaders to drive the firm's future success.

Standards development oversight:
Collaborate closely with wider technology, finance and risk teams to establish, implement, and uphold rigorous AI standards and best practices throughout product design and development and usage. Ensure consistency, quality, and ethical integrity in all AI-driven solutions.

Technology infrastructure insight:
Apply a comprehensive understanding of technical infrastructure to guide the development and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure systems. Ensure the architecture effectively supports current and future AI initiatives and business needs.

Risk management:

Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies across the company. Implement comprehensive data security and privacy protocols tailored to AI systems, ensuring the protection of both company and customer data while maintaining ethical and responsible AI practices.

Data management:
Oversee the governance, quality, and integrity of data used in AI systems across the company. Implement robust data management in partnership with data engineering teams for protocols to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance, enabling responsible and effective use of data to power advanced AI initiatives.

Cyber security:
Leverage your understanding of AI technologies to enforce robust processes, systems, and controls that proactively protect the firm against internal and external cybersecurity threats. Ensure continuous engagement with our cyber capabilities to maintain a strong and resilient security alignment.

Relationship management:
Collaborate with leading AI technology providers to enhance our solutions, accelerate innovation, and secure a sustained competitive advantage.

Financial planning and budget management:
Develop and manage the AI and technology budget, ensuring resources are strategically allocated to advance key AI initiatives. Leverage data-driven insights to…