Director of Artificial Intelligence (Security)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business
We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun
Position Overview
The Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is responsible for leading the organization's Responsible AI Alliance (RAIA) and maintain a responsible AI program for the enterprise.
This position will lead the strategic implementation of AI-driven solutions to help transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation across the organization. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen to ensure AI initiatives align with organizational goals and operate within regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
Manage team ensuring that there are adequate resources, skills, and succession plans to support existing and future business needs. Formalize capacity and performance management.
Ensure AI solutions are performing as expected and securely, and that any performance and risk issues are resolved in a timely fashion. Develop and maintain a set of KPIs and KRIs to monitor performance.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of AI regulatory, industry, best practices, technologies, architectures, and emerging technologies.
Assist in the facilitation of competency/knowledge management and succession planning.
Manage and enhance relationships across the organization.
Produce accurate assessments for business partners outlining AI solutions, capabilities, risks, and methodologies.
Leadership and developing high-performing teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field)
10+ years of IT experience; 5+ years of AI experience a plus
Leadership experience is a must
Must have excellent organizational skills, an attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with interpersonal and customer service skills.
Experience working with multiple business units
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $141,000.00 - $200,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
