First Citizens Bank · 15 hours ago
AI Data Science Leader
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking an AI Data Science Leader to advance applied Data Science and GenAI initiatives. This role involves developing the AI platform roadmap and advising on AI solution design while identifying impactful AI use cases for process transformation.
BankingInsuranceLendingPaymentsWealth Management
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development and implementation of FCB's comprehensive AI platform roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise business, data, technology, and risk management strategies
Identify, assess, and shape high-impact AI use cases that deliver measurable process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic value across the organization
Develop and establish standardized AI development patterns, best practices, and reusable assets to enable scalable, consistent, and compliant AI solution delivery
Conduct comprehensive vendor evaluations and market intelligence research to select the most effective generative AI technologies and partners that support FCB's strategic objectives
Provide specialized technical expertise and advisory services to business and technology teams, guiding solution design and ensuring optimal AI/GenAI implementation approaches
Collaborate across enterprise functions to design, validate, and implement AI solutions that meet rigorous performance, security, regulatory, and risk management requirements
Foster a culture of AI innovation by staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and potential breakthrough applications that can provide competitive advantages for First Citizens Bank
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence including GenAI and ML. Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Analytics, AI Risk Management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence including GenAI and ML. Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Analytics, AI Risk
Preferred
Preferred Area of Study: AI Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred Area of Experience: Financial Services Industry
Skill(s): Strategic, Change Management, Understanding of data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Data Warehouse, Marts etc.), lineage documentation, ETL processes, Understanding of agile data product delivery across cross-functional teams using frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
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