Head of AI & Insights

A financial services firm in Charlotte, NC is actively seeking an experienced professional to join their growing team as their new Head of Artificial Intelligence. In this role, the qualified professional will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's enterprise AI strategy within the Data Organization of a global financial services institution.

***Role is based out of our Charlotte office. ***

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide AI strategy in alignment with business goals
• Partner with executive leadership to identify high-impact AI opportunities across functions
• Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and ethical AI use
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models and platforms
• Ensure scalability, performance, and governance of AI solutions
• Drive adoption of generative AI, NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics
• Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with data engineering, product, and business teams
• Develop talent through mentorship, training, and career development programs
• Establish frameworks for responsible AI, including fairness, transparency, and compliance
• Collaborate with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field
• Regulatory background
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions at scale in complex environments
• Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and MLOps
• Strong understanding of data architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), and modern data stacks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the Financial sector