Job Description Strategic Leadership: Utilise strong commercial acumen to effectively translate the objectives and pain points of business stakeholders into technical requirements. Operate as a strategic advisor to the business on value-drivers and return on investment for AI/ ML initiatives including identification of opportunities, prioritisation and end-to-end implementation) Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for AI/ML initiatives across Lendi Group, and manage a portfolio of initiatives, in alignment with strategic business priorities and OKRs Develop assessment frameworks for AI/ ML model deployment including measurable return on investment across business and customer interactions Executive and Board engagement as required, including preparation of Board papers, business case and investment case papers Innovation and Solution Deployment: Commercial assessment of initiatives and budget management, including use-case assessment and prioritisation, implementation of prioritisation frameworks and governance forums Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions Conduct vendor assessments to evaluate and recommend solutions, supporting the buy/ build/ acquire decision-making process Ensure best practices in MLOps, model deployment and lifecycle management are followed to maintain high standards of performance, scalability, robustness and reliability Ensure appropriate management of data science initiative costs, including vendors Develop comprehensive solution design and implementation plans for AI/ ML solutions across the data science lifecycle and project stages including ongoing maintenance and monitoring Work with cross-functional teams to operationalise AI/ ML in business operations and processes Collaboration and Influence: Work closely with Growth, Customer, and Distribution teams to identify key business questions and use-cases that could be appropriately solved with AI/ ML solutions and determine the best solution Collaborate with other data, technology and product teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly into existing systems and workflows Research and Development: Stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ ML technologies and methodologies, integrating relevant innovations into the Lendi Group AI strategy and roadmap Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new AI/ ML techniques and tools to solve complex business problems. Deep engagement with end-users to understand requirements and take a product-led approach to problem solving and solution design Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor and provide technical guidance to data scientists and analysts fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Foster a culture of continuous learning and creative problem solving within the data science team. Implement best-practice documentation and data science lifecycle management practices. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Present AI/ML strategies and updates to senior management and other key stakeholders. Be able to effectively communicate the value of AI/ ML solutions to business users and brokers
