AI & Data Lead, Commercial Financial Services

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

3d•$226,000 - $376,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is a recognized leader in shaping AI and data client engagements, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering transformative AI and data solutions to financial institutions, including banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintechs. Our AI & Data Practice brings together deep technical expertise, regulatory domain knowledge, and proven transformation methodologies to help government organizations responsibly adopt and scale emerging technologies. As a Director and AI & Data Lead, you will shape and expand Guidehouse’s AI and analytics capabilities across financial institutions, including banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintechs. You will drive the strategy, development, and delivery of cutting‑edge AI solutions—including machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, cloud-native data platforms, and enterprise data governance. This role combines executive-level client advisory, technical leadership, and business development ownership to grow a rapidly scaling portfolio at the intersection of AI and data innovation and commercial financial services companies. You will drive market growth, lead technical solution delivery, build high-performing teams, and advise senior executives on responsible AI adoption, governance, and modernization. This role blends strategic leadership, hands‑on technical credibility, and business development accountability, consistent with Guidehouse’s Director expectations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience delivering AI and Data in cloud-based environments, or Advanced Analytics solutions within commercial financial services environments.
Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
Demonstrated technical leadership delivering AI/ML, data engineering, data governance, or intelligent automation projects at enterprise scale.
Proven consulting experience, including managing client relationships, leading delivery teams, and driving high-quality outcomes across large initiatives.
Business development success, including leading go‑to‑market efforts, shaping solutions, writing proposals, and closing deals.
Strong executive communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex AI/technical topics to business and mission audiences.
Relevant AI, cloud, or data certifications, such as: AWS Machine Learning / Data Analytics / Solutions Architect Azure AI Engineer / Data Engineer / Solutions Architect Databricks Data Engineer / Machine Learning Professional Snowflake SnowPro certifications
Experience leading implementations in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid environments, including secure cloud deployments.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership roles within a consulting firm or leading systems integrator.
Experience with Generative AI, LLM operations, agentic AI, RAG design patterns, or enterprise AI governance frameworks.
Understanding of financial institutions, including banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintechs.
. Familiarity with data privacy, model risk management, responsible AI, and ethics frameworks.
Thought leadership experience—published articles, conference presentations, speaking engagements.

Responsibilities

Lead Guidehouse’s AI & Data portfolio for Commercial Financial Services, setting vision, driving execution, and shaping go‑to‑market strategies.
Serve as the primary executive advisor to financial institutions, including banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintechs on AI strategy, data modernization, responsible AI governance, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics.
Oversee delivery of complex AI/data programs including cloud-native architectures, machine learning platforms, model development, MLOps, data engineering, and enterprise data governance.
Lead and coach multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, engineers, strategists, and consultants; ensure delivery excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships with CXOs, agency leadership, and senior stakeholders across regulatory and oversight entities.
Drive business development, including pipeline creation, opportunity pursuit, proposal development, and thought leadership.
Own growth targets and delivery financials, including portfolio profitability, delivery oversight, and staffing optimization.
Shape and institutionalize Guidehouse methodologies, accelerators, and best practices for AI and data, and responsible use of emerging technologies.
Partner with internal teams to recruit, mentor, and retain top AI and data talent.
Represent Guidehouse at industry forums and working groups, and AI/governance communities of practice.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend