A financial firm is looking for an AI Specialist to join their team to provide technical guidance on AI solutions, identify and prioritize AI use cases, and support AI-related project design and delivery.
Requirements
- Prior experience in technology strategy, innovation, or architecture roles, ideally with exposure to AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
- Strong understanding of the evolving AI ecosystem and emerging technologies relevant to the financial services industry.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks and toolsets including cloud-based ML platforms, open-source libraries, and vendor ecosystems.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing AI architectures or integrating AI products.
- Ability to evaluate third-party solutions and provide recommendations based on performance, integration complexity, and risk.
- Solid understanding of regulatory expectations and industry frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, UK/EU AI Act, and ISO standards.
- Relevant technical certifications in architecture, cloud, or AI/ML platforms are desirable.
- Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and technology risk standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Remaining current in the AI domain from a technology perspective, including toolsets, platforms, and frameworks, and providing regular insights to the AI Committee and firm leadership.
- Providing technical guidance on the development and execution of AI solutions to support firm's business strategy.
- Collaborating with the AI Governance Officer and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
- Supporting AI-related project design and delivery, including assessments of third-party vendors and tooling for each use case.
- Working closely with the solution architecture and engineering teams to ensure that AI solutions are technically sound and aligned with firm architecture standards.
- Participating in troubleshooting and incident resolution processes related to AI technologies.
- Supporting AI governance during project execution, including technical controls and compliance with firm risk standards.
Other
- Candidates must be local; No relocation
- This is a full-time opportunity; No c2c/3rd parties
- Developing training and communications to improve AI awareness across technology and business teams.
- Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work across business and technology functions.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Passion for responsible AI innovation and a continuous learning mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
