We are seeking a technically adept and client-focused Senior AI Consultant to support financial institutions in their AI and analytics transformation, with a strong focus on financial crime areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud detection. This is an individual contributor role involving client advisory, solution design, and delivery support, requiring expertise in AI/ML technologies and deep domain knowledge in banking compliance.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Advise banks and financial institutions on strategic AI adoption with a focus on AML and fraud risk
- Translate client goals into actionable AI/ML use cases and solution architectures
- Facilitate discovery workshops and lead problem-framing sessions
- Provide guidance on AI-driven fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and compliance automation
- Collaborate with data scientists and technical teams to align strategy with delivery
- Support pre-sales efforts and contribute to proposals and client presentations
- Stay up-to-date on AI trends and financial crime regulatory requirements
- Communicate effectively with C-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Ideal candidate:
- Bachelor&aposs or Masters in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in AI/analytics consulting or financial crime domain
- Strong understanding of AI/ML (e.g., predictive modelling, anomaly detection, NLP)
- Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of tools like Actimize, SAS, or other fraud/AML platforms
- Experience with deep learning frameworks and model deployment pipelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Able to travel up to 15%
