Associate, AI Strategy and Operationalization

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Job Code: 10868

Country: SG

Skill Category: IT\Technology

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: AI Strategy and Operationalization
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: IT
Location: Singapore

Company overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit .

Department overview:
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) is being established as a highly skilled dedicated multi-disciplinary team that will advise, develop, and enable AI solutions; serving as the execution and enablement arm for the responsible and ethical development, production, and strategic adoption of AI solutions for the International Business – aligned to the business strategy, objectives while maximising the firms ROI and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Role description:
As an AI Strategy and Operationalisation Associate in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), you will support the implementation and successful adoption of of AI / ML solutions across the organisation.
Job Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and executing the AI strategy

• Conduct research on industry trends, best practice and use cases to inform strategic decisions

• Support business case development – define project scope, objectives, requirements, and deliverables in alignment with the business

• Support the full solution / product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to development, testing, deployment, and operationalization.

• Support the development of project plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics – track project progress and manage risks and issues

• Work with cross functional teams to drive AI initiatives, including data scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts, act as the bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Assist in ensuring AI solutions / products align with the firms AI policies, governance framework, and regulatory requirements

• Support the integration of AI solutions into business processes

• Support user adoption - working with training and change management

• Support AI culture initiatives across the firm; training and capabilities

• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and emerging best practice

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or equivalent education level

• 5+ years of experience from either a consulting background or inhouse business management / strategy team

• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their applications

• Experience working on technology transformation projects

• Good understanding of the Financial Services Industry and the role of AI and data

• Excellent MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills

• Understanding of technical disciplines including data, analytics and AI

• Familiarity with data and AI concepts such as data management, data governance, AI risks etc.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

• Experience in developing and implementing business plans and managing projects from start to finish

• Experience with project management with ability to handle ambiguity and rally for change.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Experience in handling ambiguity and uncertainty, with the ability to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.

• Passion for learning and growing in the field of data and AI

Diversity Statement
Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.
DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer