Our client is a well-established technology and financial infrastructure provider operating across payments, banking, and digital services. With a strong legacy in mission-critical systems and innovation, the company is now accelerating its AI adoption across products and internal operations. This role sits at the center of that transformation, bridging business needs with advanced AI capabilities. It’s a unique opportunity to shape how AI delivers real value in a regulated, high-impact environment.

🔍 Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the company’s AI program strategy aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals;

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives, from ideation to deployment across multiple business units;

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and platforms;

• Identify high-impact use cases for AI across payments, banking infrastructure, and operational processes;

• Establish governance frameworks for AI development, including compliance, risk, and ethical standards;

• Manage cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business value;

• Oversee vendor selection and partnerships related to AI tools, platforms, and services;

• Build and scale internal AI capabilities, including team structure, processes, and best practices;

• Track performance of AI initiatives using KPIs and continuously optimize outcomes;

• Act as a thought leader internally, promoting AI adoption and educating teams on opportunities and limitations.

🎓 Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, product leadership, or transformation roles within FinTech, banking, or technology sectors;

• Proven experience leading AI/ML or data-driven initiatives in complex, regulated environments;

• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their practical application in business contexts;

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, and business stakeholders;

• Solid knowledge of payments, banking infrastructure, or financial services ecosystems;

• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and vice versa;

• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and large-scale program execution;

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level interaction.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• Opportunity to lead AI transformation in a well-established, high-impact tech organization;

• Work on meaningful projects within payments and financial infrastructure;

• Collaborative, international team environment with strong technical expertise;

• Clear ownership and visibility at leadership level;

• Continuous learning opportunities in AI, FinTech, and emerging technologies;

• Competitive compensation aligned with seniority and market benchmarks.

If you're ready to shape how AI drives real business impact in FinTech, let’s talk!