SMBC Group · 2 hours ago
Head of Artificial Intelligence and Insights, AD
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveSMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group offering a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking a Managing Director to lead AI Strategy & Commercialization, responsible for moving AI into disciplined, production-scale adoption across a complex, regulated enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute enterprise AI strategy aligned with business priorities, regulatory expectations, and risk frameworks
Establish an AI operating model that moves initiatives from experimentation into production environments
Drive AI commercialization and adoption across financial services business units, with clear ROI and value realization
Partner closely with technology, data, risk, compliance, and front-office leaders to embed AI into real workflows
Build and scale an enterprise AI organization, including leadership, governance, and enablement capabilities
Set standards for AI governance, model risk management, and responsible AI
Own prioritization decisions, balancing innovation with risk management and operational discipline
Create executive-level narratives and reporting that communicate progress, outcomes, and tradeoffs
Build credibility through early wins and consistent delivery, establishing trust across senior stakeholders
Serve as a senior AI thought partner to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Senior leadership experience leading enterprise AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives within financial services or similarly regulated industries
Demonstrated success taking AI initiatives from concept into production-scale environments
Experience operating in regulated financial environments, including governance, risk, and compliance considerations
Strong technical fluency across AI, machine learning, and modern analytics (hands-on coding not required)
Proven ability to build organizational buy-in, influence senior stakeholders, and drive change through delivery
Track record of building and scaling teams and operating models
Executive presence, strong communication skills, and high emotional intelligence
Benefits
Hybrid workforce model
Reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities
Company
SMBC Group
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.
Founded in 1590
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Hirofumi Otsuka
Senior Managing Executive Officer & CEO of Americas Division
Juan Kreutz
Head of Structured Finance Solutions and Deputy Head of the Americas
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