Cross River is looking to drive AI-led transformation and commercialization strategy to expand access and opportunity for all in the financial industry
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technology, analytics, or transformation roles, with at least 5 years in AI/ML program or product management.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional AI initiatives from conception through implementation in a regulated industry (preferably financial services, fintech, or banking).
- Strong understanding of AI platforms, MLOps, model governance, and data management frameworks.
- Experience managing stakeholder engagement, budgets, and vendor relationships for large-scale transformation programs.
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, including bias mitigation, interpretability, and model monitoring.
- Experience in commercialization or business development related to AI-driven products or services.
- PMP, Agile, or equivalent program management certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define and manage the AI Transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment with Cross River’s strategic objectives, regulatory standards, and innovation priorities.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of AI initiatives across multiple business domains—banking, lending, risk, compliance, and customer experience.
- Develop and maintain a portfolio management system for all AI programs, ensuring transparency on timelines, costs, dependencies, and outcomes.
- Ensure data readiness and model governance across all AI deployments in close partnership with data engineering and compliance teams.
- Track and report on transformation metrics, including adoption, ROI, and productivity gains.
- Partner with product, engineering, operations, and risk teams to embed AI solutions into enterprise workflows.
- Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams, translating complex AI capabilities into actionable business insights.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in technology, analytics, or transformation roles, with at least 5 years in AI/ML program or product management.
- Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Exceptional ability to translate technical AI concepts into business outcomes and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrate a track record of driving complex, multi-stakeholder AI initiatives, combining visionary thinking with disciplined execution.
- Travel requirements not specified
