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Madison-Davis, LLC

Director of Data and AI

Hybrid

Charlotte metro, United states

Senior

Full Time

09-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership Machine Learning Deep Learning Organization cloud platforms Analytics Artificial Intelligence

Job Specifications

Description

Our client is building a new enterprise AI capability and is seeking a senior leader to define, scale, and operationalize artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. This role will sit within the data organization and partner closely with executive leadership to drive innovation, governance, and measurable business impact through AI.

This is a greenfield opportunity for an experienced AI leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments and can balance experimentation with enterprise-grade delivery.

What You’ll Tackle

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide AI and advanced analytics strategy

• Lead development and deployment of AI/ML and generative AI solutions

• Establish scalable AI platforms, MLOps, and governance frameworks

• Build and grow a high-performing AI organization

• Partner with engineering, product, data, and business leaders

• Drive responsible AI practices aligned with regulatory expectations

What You Bring

• 10+ years in AI/ML with senior leadership experience

• Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI

• Proven ability to scale AI solutions in complex organizations

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and modern data architectures

• Experience working in regulated industries

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical discipline

• Financial services experience

• Prior greenfield Data Analytics and AI builds

• Thought leadership or industry speaking experience

About the Company

Madison-Davis is a leading executive search and temporary staffing firm specializing in financial services and technology. Founded in 1982 with a single purpose: to provide top-tier talent through a strategic approach and unparalleled subject matter expertise. We pride ourselves on the relationships we cultivate and the success of our placements, and our role in building highly-skilled workforces across financial services and technology. We have partnered with more than 1,000 companies across traditional finance, decentraliz... Know more