Company Join a fast-growing AI and technology consulting firm specializing in Japan's financial services industry. The company works directly with major banks, securities firms, asset managers, card companies and financial groups on enterprise AI and data transformation. Unlike a traditional consulting firm, the business combines AI/Data consulting, technical delivery and proprietary solution development, supported by a strong network across Japan's financial technology and data communities. The organization has grown to around 200 professionals while maintaining a highly autonomous, specialist-driven culture.
What You’ll Do You will lead strategic AI and data transformation programs for major financial institutions. This is primarily a client-facing project leadership role rather than a hands-on engineering position.
Key responsibilities include
Lead Generative AI and data transformation engagements
Develop enterprise AI and data strategies and roadmaps
Design and establish AI / Data CoE organizations
Define AI governance frameworks, policies and guidelines
Identify and prioritize AI use cases across business functions
Lead business process transformation using Generative AI
Work with Data Scientists and Engineers and translate technical outputs for business stakeholders
Support AI talent development and organizational capability building
Lead discussions with senior stakeholders across business, technology, risk and compliance
Manage small cross-functional consulting and technical teams
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience delivering AI or data-related projects
Experience leading teams and driving complex projects
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capability
Ability to structure ambiguous business problems and turn them into executable plans
Sufficient technical understanding to work effectively with Data Scientists and AI Engineers
Business-level Japanese for consulting with major Japanese financial institutions