Head of AI

Hays Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site Competitive

About the job

Your new company

Your new company is a leading international insurance and financial services organisation with a strong presence across Asia. As part of an ambitious transformation agenda, the business is investing heavily in data, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to become a truly data-driven organisation.

Your new role
  • Develop and execute a multi-year AI and data strategy aligned to business growth priorities.
  • Identify and prioritise high-impact AI use cases across the organisation.
  • Drive adoption of machine learning, advanced analytics, and generative AI.
  • Partner closely with business, technology, and regional stakeholders to translate strategy into execution.
  • Establish robust data governance, AI ethics, and risk frameworks.
  • Lead and build a high-performing regional team while shaping organisational capabilities.

What you'll need to succeed
  • 12-18+ years' experience in AI, data, analytics, or digital strategy.
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
  • Strong understanding of: AI / ML / GenAI applications, Data platforms, governance, and architecture, Commercial use of data in complex organisations.
  • Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries is highly desirable.
  • Ability to influence and engage C-suite stakeholders across regions.

What you need to do now

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