AI Innovation Manager

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

JOB SUMMARY

The AI Innovation Manager leads the AI development team at CAIDO Group, driving the strategy and execution of innovative AI solutions. This leadership role combines technical expertise with people management, ensuring the team delivers high-impact AI applications aligned with business objectives. The Manager represents AI initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of AI specialists and data scientists
• Define AI innovation strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals
• Oversee the development and deployment of AI solutions across the organization
• Drive research initiatives to explore cutting-edge AI technologies
• Establish best practices for AI development, MLOps, and model governance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities
• Manage project priorities, timelines, and resource allocation
• Ensure AI solutions meet ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• Present AI strategies and results to executive leadership
• Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry thought leaders
• Conduct performance reviews and drive career development for team members
• Manage the team budget and vendor relationships

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field preferred
• 6-10 years of experience in AI/ML development and implementation
• 3+ years of people management and team leadership experience
• Deep expertise in machine learning and AI technologies
• Track record of delivering impactful AI solutions
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Experience managing AI projects from concept to production at scale
• Knowledge of AI ethics, governance, and regulatory landscape
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in AI/ML-related field with research publications
• Experience in financial services or fund administration industry
• Background in generative AI and LLM applications
• Public speaking and industry thought leadership
• Experience with AI product commercialization
• MBA or executive leadership training

WORK DETAILS

• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Pune, India
• Department: CAIDO Group - Innovation and AI
• Reports To: Head of AI / CAIDO Leadership
• Work Type: Office-based with potential hybrid options

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.

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