Executive Director, AI Transformation
About The Position
CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day. Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use. CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market. Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment: Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, Inclusive culture.
Requirements
- Experience in leading large-scale AI and digital transformations within the financial sector.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in innovation or technology governance roles, preferably within financial services.
- Proven track-record of leading diverse teams, and ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams
- Creative and innovative thinking with an ability to see the bigger picture.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple/competing deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to collaborate effectively with different teams and divisions across CLS.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work with precision and accuracy, ensuring attention to detail in all aspects of execution.
- Familiarity with model risk management (MRM) or operational risk frameworks in a regulated institution
- Experience operating within or designing programmatic delivery governance
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics, law or information technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated fluency with AI/ML concepts and tools
Nice To Haves
- Professional qualifications / certifications
- Project or change management certifications (e.g. PMP, Agile)
Responsibilities
- Building and leading a multi-disciplinary AI Center of Excellence which owns AI governance & processes and drives firm-wide AI adoption across business functions.
- Defining and implementing the firm’s AI strategy and multi-year roadmap, in view of the evolving AI landscape in financial services and aligned with the CLS mission and broader business objectives.
- Identifying opportunities where AI can create measurable business value, and associated challenges and risks.
- Prioritizing AI use cases and bringing them to life by driving them through the project management lifecycle, coordinating across cross-functional design & delivery teams and through associated project management governance processes.
- Defining firm-wide KPIs and monitoring performance.
- Leading AI change management across the organization – coordinating training, communications and adoption campaigns with HR and AI Champions embedded in key functions, and proactively providing executive briefings and guidance.
- Providing direct advice to the C-suite and senior leadership on AI strategy, governance, and practical implementation.
- Maintaining awareness of AI trends (e.g., novel use cases, emerging opportunities and threats) and proactively supporting the firm in addressing them.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- variable compensation
- Private medical insurance
- dental coverage
- Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working
- Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
- Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
- Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
