The Custom Group of Companies ยท 3 months ago
VP, AI Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelThe Custom Group of Companies is seeking a VP, AI Specialist to support the evolution and maintenance of technology strategy aligned with business goals. This role involves staying current on emerging AI technologies, contributing to project design and implementation, and collaborating with various business units to execute AI use cases.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegalStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Remaining current in the AI domain from a technology perspective, including toolsets, platforms, and frameworks, and providing regular insights to the AI Committee and leadership
Providing technical guidance on the development and execution of AI solutions to support business strategy
Collaborating with the AI Governance Officer and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases
Developing training and communications to improve AI awareness across technology and business teams
Supporting AI-related project design and delivery, including assessments of third-party vendors and tooling for each use case
Working closely with the solution architecture and engineering teams to ensure that AI solutions are technically sound and aligned with architecture standards
Participating in troubleshooting and incident resolution processes related to AI technologies
Supporting AI governance during project execution, including technical controls and compliance with risk standards
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in technology strategy, innovation, or architecture roles, ideally with exposure to AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies
Strong understanding of the evolving AI ecosystem and emerging technologies relevant to the financial services industry
Familiarity with AI frameworks and toolsets including cloud-based ML platforms, open-source libraries, and vendor ecosystems
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing AI architectures or integrating AI products
Ability to evaluate third-party solutions and provide recommendations based on performance, integration complexity, and risk
Solid understanding of regulatory expectations and industry frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, UK/EU AI Act, and ISO standards
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work across business and technology functions
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Passion for responsible AI innovation and a continuous learning mindset
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Preferred
Relevant technical certifications in architecture, cloud, or AI/ML platforms are desirable
Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and technology risk standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is highly desirable
Company
The Custom Group of Companies
For over 30 years, The Custom Group of Companies has been a leader in the recruitment industry, providing temporary/consulting, direct hire, and executive search services throughout New York.
Founded in 1986
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Norton
Managing Director/Partner
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