Global AI Solutions Director (Financial Services)

TL;DR

Global AI Solutions Director (Financial Services): Developing AI-driven industry solutions and reference architectures for the financial services sector with an accent on GTM strategies, executive evangelism, and technical prototyping. Focus on integrating LLMs, RAG, and vector databases to solve complex fraud detection and risk modeling challenges.

Location: New York City, USA (Hybrid)

Salary: $200,000–$225,000

Company

A leading data partner helping enterprises transform complex data into actionable insights through open source innovation.

What you will do

• Translate Product R&D advancements into high-value business outcomes, sales playbooks, and GTM strategies for the Financial Services sector.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives (CEOs, CDOs, CIOs) while maintaining deep technical credibility with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to align AI solutions with market dynamics and customer pain points.
• Provide deep industry-specific AI expertise during high-value sales cycles to validate architecture and calculate ROI.
• Design and deliver cutting-edge AI reference architectures and technical prototypes (MVPs) for use cases like fraud detection and risk modeling.
• Represent the company as a subject matter expert at global conferences and through research-backed thought leadership.

Requirements

• Must be based in the USA (this role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship).
• 10+ years of experience within the Financial Services ecosystem implementing AI, ML, or advanced data analytics in production.
• Deep hands-on familiarity with LLMs, RAG architecture, vector databases, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to build technical prototypes and design production-grade reference architectures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a highly technical discipline.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to pivot between technical whiteboarding and executive strategy.

Nice to have

• Advanced technical degree (Master's or Ph.D.) or an MBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy and "Unplugged Days" to support work-life balance.
• Flexible WFH (hybrid) policy.
• Comprehensive mental and physical wellness programs.
• Phone and internet reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time and access to Employee Resource Groups.
• Continued career development opportunities.