AI Enablement and Strategy Lead - AI and Intelligent Solutions, VP

Drive and architect an enterprise-scale AI enablement program across Securities Services Operations.

Set strategy, secure sponsorship, design adoption models, and deliver workforce productivity solutions-including Microsoft Copilot, LLM chat tools, speech-to-text, and agent builders-to materially enhance productivity, control, and user experience.

Operate as a management consultant-strategy hybrid: define the north star, build the case for change, design adoption pathways, and land measurable outcomes and OKRs with urgency and precision, all while aligning to firmwide strategy.
Job Responsibilities


* Define and drive the AI strategy: Establish a clear, risk-aware roadmap for AI adoption across custody, fund services, settlements, and corporate actions; prioritize value pools using hypothesis-led approaches; articulate the case for change and investment theses; secure alignment from senior stakeholders and control partners.


* Lead program execution end-to-end: Stand up operating models and decision forums; secure funding and vendor alignment; orchestrate cross-functional workstreams across Technology, Risk, Legal, and Operations; accelerate pace and remove blockers; hold owners accountable to outcomes and milestones.


* Scale core AI capabilities: Deploy Copilot for knowledge work, LLM chat tools for research and decision support, speech-to-text for call documentation, and agent builders for operational tasks; define adoption archetypes, role-based enablement, performance baselines, and risk controls to ensure safe, sustained adoption.


* Build the enablement engine: Produce enterprise-grade collateral including playbooks, prompt packs, pattern libraries, and adoption frameworks; deliver training, floor-walking, and communities of practice; equip managers with executive-ready toolkits, KPIs, and coaching materials to embed AI into daily work.


* Horizon scan emerging capabilities and translate into practical adoption: Maintain a strong understanding of emerging AI and productivity technologies; identify practical, high-impact applications; translate tool capabilities into clear business value propositions and adoption plays; convert insights into prioritized recommendations, pilots, and scaled rollouts with measurable outcomes.


* Land change and communications: Create crisp executive narratives, board-ready materials, and compelling PowerPoint storytelling; build leadership alignment and change narratives; partner with 1st and 2nd line stakeholders to drive behavior change, policy updates, and recognition mechanisms.


* Prove value and de-risk: Instrument usage, adoption, and productivity impact; track cycle-time compression and cost-to-serve improvement; deliver executive dashboards and benefits tracking tied to the business case; manage model risk, data privacy, and compliance controls in partnership with the second line.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills


* Demonstrate a strategic operator ...