Role: Head of AI
Location: Malaysia (Regional Role)
Role Overview
We are partnering with a leading regional financial institution to appoint a Head of AI. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide AI strategy and scaling AI capabilities across multiple markets in Southeast Asia.
The role combines strategic leadership and hands-on expertise, with a strong focus on delivering business value through AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and scale the team of approximately 15 AI and data professionals
- Define and execute the Group AI strategy and roadmap across multiple countries
- Drive the development and deployment of AI use cases aligned to business priorities
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions to embed AI into core operations
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI specialists
- Establish governance, frameworks, and best practices for AI/ML lifecycle management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk requirements within a highly regulated environment
- Act as a thought leader on AI innovation and emerging technologies
Requirements
- 15–20 years of experience, with strong depth in AI, machine learning, and data science
- Currently in a leadership role, managing teams of at least 10+ members
- Proven track record as a hands-on AI/ML practitioner earlier in career
- Experience operating in large, complex, matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise AI initiatives and business outcomes
- Background in banking, financial services, insurance, or consulting preferred
- Exposure to regional or multinational environments is advantageous
Interested Let's Connect
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.
You can apply directly or share your updated CV to explore this role further. If you're not actively looking but open to hearing more, I'd still welcome a conversation.
