AI Data Science Leader

Overview

This leader will lead the advancement of applied Data Science and GenAI across FCB. It will provide specialized expertise to identify and shape high impact AI use cases that drive process transformation. It will develop and maintain FCB’s AI platform roadmap in alignment with business, enterprise data, technology, and risk strategies. It will also define standardized patterns, best practices, reusable assets to enable scalable and compliant AI delivery. It will also advise business and technology teams on solution design, conduct vendor evaluations to select most effective GenAI vendors and perform ongoing market intelligence to inform innovation and strategic decisions.

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

Qualifications

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 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

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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