Managing Director Enterprise AI Product

• Defines and drives enterprise AI product strategy aligned to revenue growth, operational efficiency, and client outcomes.

• Leads cross-functional transformation initiatives redesigning core workflows across Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, and Onboarding.

• Partners with business leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases.

• Oversees the development and deployment of AI solutions leveraging internal teams and external partners.

• Drives enterprise-wide adoption and behavior change across business units.

• Advises CEO and senior leadership on AI priorities, investments, and governance.

• Establishes KPIs tied to efficiency gains, cost reduction, error reduction, and client experience improvements.

• Mentors associates through instruction, coaching, providing real-time on-the-job experiences, modeling effective practices, and advising on methods used.

• Contact as needed with clients regarding general information, resolution of issues, inquiries, or reporting requirements.

• Contact with members of team and internal teams regarding follow-up on inquiries, open workflow, etc.

May perform other duties as required and assigned.

• 8-15+ years of experience across consulting, operations, product, or technology roles.

• Experience in financial services or fund administration.

• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

• Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced analytics; strong conceptual understanding.

• Microsoft Office Suite.

• Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder influence skills.

• Operator mindset with focus on execution and outcomes.

• Works effectively with technical teams without needing to build solutions directly drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Aligns associates with company values and goals.

• Plans and delegates the work of others.

• Motivates and inspires others.

• Assesses the performance of self and associates to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Plans and develops systems and procedures to improve operating quality and efficiency of department in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.

• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.

• Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.

• Participates in solving problems and making decisions.

• Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.

• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.

• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.

• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.

• Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.

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