Director, Artificial Intelligence

5 hours ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Alquemy Search & Consulting Full time

Director, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Business Strategy and Architecture

Full time/permanent position

"Hybrid" work environment, 4 days per week in downtown Toronto office

"Big 5" Bank

NOTES:

***Seeking an Director-level level who is not far removed from some "hands on" experience***

  • Someone with high-level architecture and strategy, or also validate/challenge the technical work produced by engineering.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Director-level AI leader to shape, architect, and deliver enterprise-wide AI initiatives for a large, highly regulated organization undergoing significant digital transformation. This role requires a hybrid blend of AI strategy, solution architecture, and technical depth. You will work with senior leadership, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to design scalable AI solutions that drive measurable business value.

Role Overview:

The Director, AI Business Strategy & Architecture will translate the organization's AI roadmap into actionable strategies, solution architectures, and delivery plans. You will identify high-impact AI opportunities, lead architectural design for GenAI and LLM-based solutions, and ensure responsible AI adoption across the business. This role requires someone who can move seamlessly between executive-level conversations and in-depth technical discussions with engineering.

Required Experience and Skills:


• Director-level leadership experience with strong communication and executive presence.


• Hands-on experience with GenAI, LLMs, RAG architectures, NLP, or AI/ML solution delivery.


• Proven ability to design or review AI architectures in an enterprise environment.


• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.


• Knowledge of Python, APIs, and modern data/AI engineering patterns.


• Experience with architecture tools


• Understanding of Responsible AI frameworks, model governance, and risk management.


• Experience delivering AI solutions within regulated industries such as financial services, insurance, telecom, healthcare, or government.

Qualifications:


• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 10 or more years of experience in AI strategy, AI architecture, or enterprise technology.


• Cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or GCP Architect) is an asset.

Base salary - $210,000 - $215,000

(Flexible, related to experience)

I have LOTS of additional details to share.

If you're interested, please reply with you resume and I'll be in contact quickly to discuss.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Cheers,

Matt



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