Senior AI & Emerging Technology Strategist

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with senior leaders across Investments, Finance, Technology, Risk, and Enterprise Functions to define and advance AI & emerging technology strategy, governance, and adoption initiatives. 
• Personally design and evolve governance mechanisms that support responsible, scalable, and effective use of AI and machine learning capabilities. 
• Evaluate AI and other emerging technologies and industry trends to help inform future-state operating models, governance policies, and strategic priorities. 
• Develop recommendations regarding AI usage, governance controls, technology enablement, and organizational readiness. 
• Partner with business and technology teams to translate AI strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. 
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and support discussions regarding AI adoption, governance, education, and implementation priorities. 
• Create executive-level communications, presentations, recommendations, and strategic updates related to AI initiatives and emerging technologies. 
• Help define guidance, roles, responsibilities, and operating practices that support successful AI adoption across the organization. 
• Partner with risk, compliance, legal, and technology teams to support AI initiatives within established governance and control frameworks. 
• Contribute to AI enablement, education, and organizational readiness efforts by helping shape training and communication strategies. 
• Serve as a thought partner in assessing how AI capabilities may impact future workforce models, operating structures, and business processes. 
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members as the AI governance and strategy function evolves. 

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum of eight years of related AI/ML experience including one or more of the following: technology, digital transformation, governance, strategy, consulting, or program leadership roles. 
• Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required. Graduate degree preferred. 
• Experience within Investment Management, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Services, or FinTech environments. 
• Experience leading enterprise AI, technology, governance, or digital transformation initiatives across multiple stakeholders and business functions. 
• Experience developing business cases, strategic roadmaps, success metrics, and value-realization frameworks for emerging technologies. 
• Experience influencing senior leaders and building consensus across executive, technical, and business stakeholders. 
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives involving technology, risk, compliance, legal, and business teams. 
• Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, AI governance, and responsible AI principles, including experience supporting enterprise adoption and enablement efforts. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing enterprise AI governance frameworks, operating models, policies, or technology adoption strategies. 
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise education, enablement, workforce upskilling, or change-management programs. 
• Experience creating executive-level communications, presentations, recommendations, and strategic updates. 
• Technical background in software development, data science, machine learning, analytics, or emerging technologies. 

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.