AI Delivery Lead (h/f)

AI Delivery Lead - AI Commercialisation
Up to £650 - Depending on experience
Sheffield - 2 days per week in the office

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm. Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients.

Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

We are seeking an experienced AI Delivery Lead (Commercialisation Lead) to join our growing AI function. This role will act as the bridge between cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities and real-world business applications, driving the identification, development, and delivery of AI-powered efficiency and innovation opportunities across the enterprise.

The position sits within one of the bank's flagship AI programmes, playing a pivotal role in scaling AI adoption across Onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) journeys and beyond. You will lead a team of AI Commercialisation specialists, working closely with business, operations, and technology stakeholders to uncover use cases, pilot solutions, and scale impactful AI initiatives.

A core responsibility will be to translate business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions, form partnerships with third-party providers, and ensure robust governance and scalability as new tools are integrated into the bank's Future State Architecture (FSA) and Digital Acceleration Programme.

Main Responsibilities:

Business Integration

• Collaborate with business units to identify and shape AI/ML-enabled opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and innovation.

• Support the design and implementation of AI-driven process improvements in key business areas.

Technology Translation

• Work with stakeholders to translate complex business challenges into viable AI/ML use cases.

• Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with the latest advancements in AI/ML.

Scalable Delivery

• Drive safe, sustainable, and scalable deployment of AI/ML capabilities into production.

• Embed control frameworks and ensure long-term resilience of deployed solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across technology, risk, compliance, operations, and business lines.

• Report on the progress, impact, and adoption of AI initiatives.

Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of AI/ML trends, regulatory developments, and best practices within financial services.

• Share insights and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Key Requirements:

• 5-7 years' experience in AI/ML solution delivery or product development, ideally in financial services or regulated industries.

• Proven experience leading transformation or innovation projects within consulting, banking, or technology environments.

• Strong understanding of financial services processes and operational challenges.

• Solid technical understanding of the AI/ML ecosystem (foundation models, generative AI, NLP, MLOps, data governance, responsible AI principles).

• Experience navigating governance, risk, and compliance processes in a banking context.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Adaptable, pragmatic, and delivery-focused mindset.

Our people
In the role of an AI Delivery Lead, you will be a cornerstone of our engagement model - from business process consulting and opportunity discovery to solution delivery and scaling. You will shape value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to harness the power of AI responsibly and effectively.

Interested?
At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and want to find out more, get in touch with us today - our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals ready to explore their full potential.

emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion, or ethnic origin.