Generative AI Lead

Capgemini
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3 months ago
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Job Title:Generative AI Lead (London)


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  • We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Generative AI Lead with deep expertise in financial services (Banking, Capital Markets, and Insurance) to spearhead the growth and development of our generative AI business.
  • This role will be responsible for driving innovation, leading the design and development of cutting-edge AI solutions for clients, and developing market propositions to establish us as a leader in generative AI within the financial services industry.
  • The successful candidate will also play a key role in building and scaling the generative AI team to deliver transformative AI-driven solutions that accelerate business growth and operational efficiency.



Key Responsibilities:


Drive Growth of Generative AI Business:

  • Lead the strategic vision and execution of generative AI solutions for financial services clients, including banking, capital markets, and insurance.
  • Identify and unlock new business opportunities by understanding client needs and developing innovative AI-driven offerings that drive revenue growth and improve business performance.
  • Work with key stakeholders to align generative AI solutions with clients' strategic objectives and industry-specific challenges


Lead Proactive Solution Design & Development:

  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of generative AI solutions tailored to the financial services sector.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, AI engineers, and business analysts, to develop scalable, effective, and ethical AI solutions for a variety of financial applications, such as algorithmic trading, risk management, fraud detection, personalized customer service, and regulatory compliance
  • Take the lead on the integration of advanced generative AI technologies such as GPT-4, Transformers, DALL·E, Diffusion Models, Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), and Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring they deliver actionable insights, automation, and efficiency in business processes.
  • Ensure that AI solutions are implemented in a way that adheres to financial regulations, ethical standards, and privacy laws.


Lead Market Propositions & Thought Leadership:

  • Develop compelling market propositions that highlight the value of generative AI for clients within banking, capital markets, and insurance.
  • Establish thought leadership by staying at the forefront of AI innovations, trends, and emerging technologies relevant to the financial services industry.
  • Represent the organization at industry conferences, forums, and client engagements, positioning the company as a leading innovator in generative AI solutions for finance


Build & Lead the Generative AI Team:

  • Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing generative AI team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Lead recruitment efforts to attract top-tier talent, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and expertise to drive successful AI projects.
  • Provide strategic direction and guidance to the team to help deliver cutting-edge AI solutions while maintaining alignment with business objectives and client needs.
  • Create an environment of knowledge sharing, enabling team members to grow professionally and stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI technologies and financial services trends.


Client Engagement & Relationship Management:

  • Work closely with key clients and internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into AI-driven solutions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring successful delivery of generative AI solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
  • Build long-term, trusted relationships with clients by delivering consistent value through innovation and the successful deployment of generative AI solutions



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Proven experience leading AI-driven initiatives in the financial services sector, including banking, capital markets, and insurance.
  • Strong expertise in generative AI technologies such as GPT-4, Transformers, BERT, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, Deep Reinforcement Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Deep understanding of financial services use cases, including but not limited to algorithmic trading, risk management, fraud detection, regulatory compliance, and customer personalization.
  • Experience with AI model development, data pipelines, cloud-based AI platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Strong track record of successfully delivering complex AI solutions and driving business growth.
  • Experience in developing market propositions, business cases, and go-to-market strategies for AI solutions in financial services.
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and clients.
  • Ability to navigate the regulatory, ethical, and compliance considerations unique to AI deployment in financial services.


Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic vision with a deep understanding of AI’s transformative potential in financial services.•
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align AI solutions with client business goals and financial objectives.
  • Proficiency in AI tools, libraries, and programming languages (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.).
  • Expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and other advanced AI technologies relevant to the financial industry.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex client needs and technical challenges.
  • Ability to communicate complex AI concepts in a clear, business-focused manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions.


This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to shape the future of generative AI in financial services and drive the success of AI-driven business transformation across banking, capital markets, and insurance sectors. If you have the vision, leadership, and expertise to lead this growth, we encourage you to apply.

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