Apex Group Ltd · 5 months ago
AI Innovation Head and Vendor Management
Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveApex Group Ltd is one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. They are seeking a forward-thinking AI Innovation Head to lead external AI innovation partnerships and vendor engagements, driving the productization of AI prototypes and ensuring alignment between vendor output and business outcomes.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Vendor selection and performance management – Drive structured vendor engagements with KPI-based deliverables tied to business value
Productization of internal AI tools – Turn prototypes (e.g., agentic pilots) into scalable, reusable internal products
Cross-functional integration – Coordinate with infrastructure and data teams to embed external innovations into internal platforms
Innovation scouting and pipeline development – Identify emerging technologies and vendors aligned to strategic AI priorities
Commercial oversight and governance – Ensure vendor collaboration models, budgets, and deliverables frameworks support agile yet controlled innovation
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to source, evaluate, and onboard AI vendors aligned with enterprise objectives, balancing technical fit and commercial viability
Experienced in embedding external AI solutions into enterprise workflows, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving adoption
Skilled in responsible AI procurement, working cross-functionally to ensure compliance with regulations, model risk, data privacy, and governance frameworks
Strong track record negotiating contracts, defining SLAs, and monitoring vendor delivery to maximize business value
Continuously tracks AI trends and emerging technologies, building structured innovation pipelines and engaging with ecosystem partners
Launches and scales AI initiatives, translating pilots into scalable products with measurable impact
Familiar with AI vendor tech stacks (e.g. LLM platforms, vector DBs, RAG pipelines), model evaluation, and pricing models; adept at defining innovation KPIs and managing vendor lifecycles
Preferred
Strategic visionary with a proven ability to translate ideas into effective operational execution
Enthusiast for responsible innovation and cutting-edge AI technologies
Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments
Strong ethical foundation, deeply committed to advancing responsible and trustworthy AI adoption
Benefits
Competitive remuneration in line with skills and experience.
Training and development opportunities.
Company
Apex Group Ltd
We are a single-source financial solutions provider dedicated to driving positive change while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices around the world.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Pivovarova
SVP, Director of Business Development - Partners & Alliances
Georges Archibald
Chief Innovation Officer & Regional Head of North America
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