Vice President of Applied AI

The Company is seeking a VP of Applied AI with a strong focus on the practical application of AI in a regulated fintech environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of around 35 applied AI engineers and ML scientists, with a direct role in the translation of research-grade techniques into production-ready AI-native product surfaces. This role is pivotal in the development of AI-driven features such as production recommendation, conversational interfaces, and internal copilots that must adhere to the firm's compliance standards. The VP will also be tasked with shipping flagship AI products, enhancing the firm's evaluation discipline, and building the necessary infrastructure for continuous training on proprietary data. Candidates for the VP of Applied AI position at the company should have a strong applied-research background, with a proven track record of not only conducting research but also of successfully implementing it in a practical setting. Experience in building and managing a substantial applied AI organization is essential, with a focus on hiring and team leadership. The role requires a deep understanding of operating within a regulated US fintech environment, including model governance, fairness review, and public scrutiny. The ideal candidate may come from a peer fintech with a history of scaling AI, a US tech-platform AI organization, or a major research lab with a desire for product ownership. The position is based in New York, with a requirement for regular travel to the firm's research office in Toronto and the West Coast for partner engagements.