Associate Director – AI Strategy

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with organizations to identify, assess, and analyze their unique business challenges, offering solutions to enhance their AI Strategy
• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budged throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan
• Design and recommend AI solutions, including machine learning models, predictive analytics, and automation tools
• Assist clients in the selection and implementation of AI solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
• Provide training and support to clients on AI tools and best practices
• Provide insights to clients' teams by sharing industry-leading practices and guiding them towards optimal solutions.
• Own and expand client relationships by advising clients on best practices for managing their business processes, overseeing project scope, and ensuring excellent client service
• Foster business development opportunities by networking within existing clients, participating on proposal teams in securing new client work, and generating leads from a network outside of existing client work
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or consulting with a focus on AI and technology-driven transformation
• Experience advising commercial companies in the following areas: AI Strategy Development, Predictive Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Machine Learning Model Deployment, Data Governance
• In-depth knowledge of AI technologies, algorithms, and their practical applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients to provide strategic AI guidance to diverse clients across industries.
• Proficiency in AI and machine learning technologies, data analytics, and finance software systems
• Willingness to travel up to 40% which varies based on client preferences
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement AI solutions
• Proven experience in assessing client needs, defining AI project scopes, and delivering successful outcomes
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills in addressing AI-related challenges for clients

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (ideally in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field)
• Preferred Certifications such as Certified AI Consultant (CAIC) or other relevant AI consulting certifications