Vice President, AI Lead (Digital Transformation)

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work under the IT Applications Department. He/She is responsible for the development, deployment, and governance of AI and GenAI solutions. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with best practices, and driving the adoption of AI technologies across the organization.

• Strategic Planning, Governance, Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with business leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and promote the benefits of AI technologies.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments.

• AI/Gen Development & Advisory

• Oversee the development and delivery of custom AI applications, models, and solutions.
• Work on functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with other teams.
• Lead and develop chatbot (ChatGPT) and automation business flow using Microsoft technology stack such as MS OpenAI, AI Search, Power Platform, etc
• Conduct evaluations of the Large Language Models provided by the key players in the market.
• Encourage experimentation and prototyping to drive digital transformation.
• Advise on a broad range of technology associated with AI.

• Security and Risk Management:

• Implement security measures to protect data and AI models.
• Ensure that AI solutions adhere to security policies and standards.

• Training and Enablement:

• Build an AI competency with the required personnel in our in-house delivery center.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to users and developers.
• Foster a community of practice for sharing knowledge and best practices.

• Support and Maintenance:
  Provide ongoing support and maintenance for AI solutions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of related experiences in IT industry.
• 5 years of experience in applying AI to practical and comprehensive technology solutions.
• Bachelor's degree related to Artificial Intelligence or Data Science.
• Professional certifications in Azure, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science etc. 
• Experience in banking industry is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Expertise:

• In-depth Knowledge of AI and GenAI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and generative models.
• Proficiency in using AI development frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorc).
• Deep understanding in Azure Cloud, MS OpenAI, AI Search, Form Recognizer, ADLS, and Cosmos DB.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with LLMs such as GPT, Llama, Claude, etc.
• Good knowledge in Agentic AI.
• Practical experience in defining MLOps and DataOps.
• Experience in REST API development, familiar with development framework such as Django, express JS, spring Boot, etc
• Experience in modern data platform, NoSQL database design, and RDBMS design and optimizations.
• Experience in data transformation/integration, BI, data analytics, reporting, and machine learning toolsets such as Talend, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Expertise in data analysis, data engineering, and statistical modeling.

• Experience in managing AI Product, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Ability to identify and promote innovative use cases for AI and GenAI.

• Governance and Compliance:

• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and best practices for managing AI technologies.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with AI deployments.

• Communication and Training:

• Ability to articulate the value and benefits of AI to stakeholders.
• Ability to create a knowledge-sharing culture and foster a community of practice.
• Strong presentation, technical documentation, and project management skills.

• Problem-Solving and Innovation:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in AI solutions.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.