Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer this position will lead the delivery of new AI-based initiatives at CAB. The role is responsible for identifying and implementing effective solutions to complex business challenges and for working collaboratively with broader delivery teams to ensure successful adoption across the bank. A deep understanding of data architecture and contemporary systems integration technologies is required as well as the ability to ensure AI solutions are thoughtfully designed and seamlessly integrated into the organisations overall technology ecosystem.
The AI Programme Lead will work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver scalable innovative and ethical AI solutions that align with CABs digital transformation objectives.
Role Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this role cover 5 core areas:
- AI Program Management and Execution:
- Lead the full lifecycle of AI projects including prototyping development deployment and monitoring.
- Manage a portfolio of AI initiatives ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
- Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of technical resources and business analysts to achieve project objectives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with the COO and AI specialists to translate the AI strategic vision into actionable projects.
- Work with business units IT teams and external partners (e.g. technology vendors) to align AI initiatives with organisational priorities.
- Communicate project progress and outcomes to senior leadership ensuring clarity on business impact.
- Data and Technology Integration:
- Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure robust data infrastructure focusing on data quality security and accessibility for AI applications.
- Implement and manage AI tools platforms and frameworks selected for the banks needs and market constraints.
- Regulatory and Ethical Compliance:
- Ensure AI solutions comply with local and international regulations (e.g. data privacy anti-money laundering fair lending practices).
- Enforce ethical AI guidelines addressing bias transparency and inclusivity particularly for underserved populations in the emerging market.
- Performance Measurement:
- Track and report KPIs for AI initiatives such as cost savings revenue growth customer satisfaction and risk reduction.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering Business or a related field.
- Any relevant AI specific certifications
Experience:
- 10 years in technology strategy architecture
- Good understanding of LLM and modern AI solutions and approaches creating value through deployment of AI solutions.
- Proven track record of delivering AI or digital transformation projects preferably in financial services or emerging markets.
- Experience navigating emerging market challenges such as regulatory frameworks or cultural considerations.
- Strong awareness of AI/ML and its application in business contexts.
- Knowledge of data architecture cybersecurity and API integration.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills with a proven track record of effective communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels up to C-Suite.
- Demonstration of ability to take accountability and lead taking a value-driven approach to solving problems and seeing them through to completion.
- Adaptability to dynamic market conditions and a customer-centric mindset
Additional Information :
- Hybrid working
- Contributory personal pension plan: - Minimum: Employee 2% and Employer 7%. Employer matches contributions in 1% increments to a maximum of: Employee 5% and Employer 10%
- Life Assurance 4 times annual salary
- Group Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance this may include cover for partner and or children at company cost. Cover includes Optical Dental and Audiology
- Discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Annual Leave
- 2 Volunteering Days
- Benefit Hub
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time