Research AI (Artificial Intelligence) Transformation Lead

Job Title: Research AI (Artificial Intelligence) Transformation Lead

Location: London

Corporate Title: Director/Managing Director

We are seeking an AI Transformation Lead to drive the strategic integration and adoption of AI technologies across the global division. This senior leadership role will shape the future of research analysis and digital content delivery by leveraging advanced AI capabilities.

You will be responsible for defining and executing the AI strategy for the Research Division identifying and prioritizing high-impact use cases and partnering with technology divisions to implement scalable solutions. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of both AI technologies coupled with executive-level leadership communication and change management capabilities.

What well offer you

A healthy engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and more importantly enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. Thats why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme 2 days volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Define and deliver a multi-year AI roadmap for Research aligned with business priorities and the banks broader digital agenda
• Partner with analysts to identify AI opportunities that improve workflows strengthen research output and generate measurable client and commercial impact
• Oversee AI initiatives from concept and prototyping through production deployment adoption tracking and performance monitoring
• Work with Technology data teams vendors and partners to design secure robust and production-ready AI tools and platforms
• Support AI across Research through stakeholder engagement training communication and practical upskilling programmes
• Establish controls for data privacy model transparency explainability regulatory compliance and ethical AI use

Your skills and experience

• Degree preferred in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Data Science Quantitative Finance or a related discipline

• Proven experience at the intersection of technology and financial services with a track record of complex AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) initiatives from strategy to scaled delivery.
• Proven ability to define AI roadmaps build business cases prioritise high-impact use cases and move initiatives from concept through production deployment.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets investment research methodologies and quantitative and qualitative datasets across major asset classes.
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business strategy influence senior stakeholders lead cross-functional teams and operate effectively in a regulated global organisation.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity optimise workflows to solve business problems while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

How well support you

• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities employer we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers assistive hearing devices adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be namedin The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has beenawarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in theirTop 100 Employers.

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