Director, Applied AI Transformation - Banking & Financial Services
We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Banking & Financial Services to join our team across multiple European locations in a hybrid or remote working mode. You will lead enterprise-scale agentic transformation for global BFSI organizations, act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and drive adoption of applied AI and agentic systems that deliver measurable business value.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for banking and financial services clients
- Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives on AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives
- Lead presales efforts by shaping opportunities, developing business cases and supporting go-to-market strategies
- Facilitate workshops to translate business challenges into actionable AI use cases
- Identify high-value AI and Gen AI opportunities and drive enterprise adoption through change management
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering AI and agentic solutions from ideation to production
- Maintain hands-on expertise in large language models, multi-agent systems and AI platform integration across major labs and hyperscalers
- Champion enterprise-scale AI solutions ensuring compliance, scalability and security
- Develop and mentor EPAM and client teams to strengthen AI capabilities
- Monitor industry trends and evangelize best practices to position EPAM as a thought leader
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in banking and financial services with a strong record in transformation or product innovation
- Proven experience advising C-suite executives and driving AI adoption at scale
- Hands-on expertise in applied AI, including large language models, multi-agent orchestration and RAG frameworks
- Knowledge of BFSI regulations, risk controls and operating models across key business areas
- Familiarity with leading AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft) and hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Demonstrated ability to build business cases and lead presales activities for AI programs
- Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing cross-functional teams globally
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in complex enterprise environments
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA or equivalent preferred
- Ability to travel as required
