AI Manager presso MidFirst Bank

Position Summary

The AI Team Lead is a key role in MidFirst's Center for Digital Advancement, working with AI Business and Process Analysts and other team members to accomplish the Bank's Digital strategy and goals.  The role is focused on advancing the Bank's artificial intelligence initiatives, leading the group through AI reviews and working with stakeholders to understand their business needs, provide education on AI capabilities, and delivering AI solutions.

Essential Functions

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AI analysts, providing guidance on priorities, performance, and strategy.  Establish clear objectives, fostering collaboration between business, technology and support groups to ensure the successful implementation of projects and initiatives.

AI Research:

Continuously monitor industry trends, AI innovations, regulatory developments, and competitor analysis relevant to the Bank's business units and product offerings.  A strong ability to summarize findings into easily-understandable reports, and comfortable with sharing findings with an executive audience

Implementation Support:

Partner with corporate technology, risk, compliance, and supplier management stakeholders to take part in the AI review process.  Support business unit projects through vendor evaluation and due diligence processes, performing project management and product ownership roles including project planning, cost-benefit analyses, and RFP development.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Economics, MIS, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering. MBA or other (preferred, not required)
• Proficiency in data analysis, process mapping and requirements gathering
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards
• Passion for emerging technologies and their application in financial services
• Demonstrated success leading teams that bridge business needs with technology solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at senior levels
• Success implementing and supporting AI and Generative AI tools

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