Executive Director, AI Implementation

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The Options Clearing Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our AI implementation efforts. This senior IT leadership role requires a strong leader who can successfully interface with our executive management team and drive the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions across our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the technology organization by collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions across the organization.
  • Identify potential risks related to AI deployment and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support demonstrating compliance through participating in regulatory and internal audit exams.
  • Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
  • Identify and recruit top technical talent to build and sustain a high-performing AI team.
  • Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals.
  • Lead the creation of an AI product that enables self-service while preserving the guard rails for user access, entitlements, secure and appropriate access to AI tools and data.
  • Oversee the selection and deployment of AI models, ensuring they are appropriate for specific organizational tasks and objectives.
  • Ensure AI models are routinely tested, updated, and validated for ongoing applicability to our unique OCC problems.
  • Seed and tailor AI models to fit specific OCC use cases, enhancing their relevance and effectiveness.
  • Source data from internal systems to feed AI models, ensuring they provide responses tailored to OCC-specific requirements.
  • Provide advanced operational support for the AI system, stepping in to assist level one support when additional expertise is needed.
  • Stay abreast of AI trends and technologies, continuously driving innovation and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of AI advancements.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the success and impact of AI initiatives.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in senior leadership roles requiring leadership through influences vs. having a large team of direct reports.
  • Ideally financial industry experience and/or at a highly complex regulated technology organization.
  • Depth and breadth of experience leading in a highly dynamic technology and business landscape.
  • Proven ability to establish and execute technology strategy to deliver business outcomes; ability to conceive and implement enterprise-wide strategies and manage the associated governance processes.
About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

We offer a highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work.
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely.
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave.
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.


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