Global AI Solutions Director - Financial Services

Cloudera • New York City, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director of AI Industry Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in supporting global Sales, R&D, and Customer Retention in the Financial Services industry. Your focus will be on leveraging AI, data analytics, and innovative R&D to track market trends, shape business strategies, and turn insights into actionable plans. You'll guide Cloudera's teams through the AI-driven transformation, providing them with the knowledge, tools, and R&D advancements needed to engage effectively with key accounts. In this role, you will create and manage AI-focused content, support internal enablement, pipeline development, and help acquire new clients through industry-specific use cases. You'll work closely with R&D teams to ensure the latest AI innovations are integrated into solutions, enhancing market differentiation. Additionally, you will lead internal industry communities and represent Cloudera as a subject matter expert at external events, driving thought leadership on AI and advanced analytics in the Financial Services sector. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Proven ability to build technical prototypes and design production-grade reference architectures.
• Deep, hands-on familiarity with enterprise AI/ML engineering lifecycles, data orchestration, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LLMs, RAG architecture, vector databases).
• 10+ years within the Financial Services ecosystem, with a track record of implementing AI, machine learning, or advanced data analytics solutions in a production environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the rare ability to pivot seamlessly from technical whiteboarding to high-level business strategy presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a highly technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced technical degree (Master's or Ph.D.) or an MBA is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex Product R&D advancements into high-value business outcomes, sales playbooks, and go-to-market strategies tailored specifically for the Financial Services sector.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key customer accounts. Deliver compelling presentations to C-level executives (CEOs, CDOs, CIOs) while maintaining deep technical credibility with data science and engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure Cloudera’s AI solutions align with evolving market dynamics and customer pain points.
• Provide deep industry-specific AI expertise during high-value sales cycles, helping technical teams validate architecture while helping business buyers calculate ROI.
• Represent Cloudera as an industry expert at global conferences, panels, and through written collateral, driving market share through insightful, research-backed commentary on AI in finance.
• Act as a hands-on builder. Design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge AI reference architectures, technical prototypes, and MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that address specific Financial Services use cases (e.g., fraud detection, risk modeling, generative AI compliance, etc.).

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
• Flexible WFH Policy
• Mental & Physical Wellness programs
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
• Access to Continued Career Development
• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director