About the Role
Deutsche Bank Research is seeking an AI Transformation Lead to drive the strategic integration and adoption of AI technologies across the global division. This senior leadership role will shape the future of research analysis and digital content delivery by leveraging advanced AI capabilities. The successful candidate will define and execute the AI strategy, identify high-impact use cases, and partner with technology divisions to implement scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and deliver a multi-year AI roadmap for Research, aligned with business priorities and the bank’s broader digital agenda.
- Partner with analysts to identify AI opportunities that improve workflows, strengthen research output, and generate measurable client and commercial impact.
- Oversee AI initiatives from concept and prototyping through production deployment, adoption tracking, and performance monitoring.
- Work with Technology, data teams, vendors, and partners to design secure, robust, and production-ready AI tools and platforms.
- Champion AI across Research through stakeholder engagement, training, communication, and practical upskilling programmes.
- Establish controls for data privacy, model transparency, explainability, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI use.
Requirements
- Advanced degree preferred in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Quantitative Finance or a related discipline.
- 10+ years’ experience at the intersection of technology and financial services, with a track record of leading complex AI/ML initiatives from strategy to scaled delivery.
- Proven ability to define AI roadmaps, build business cases, prioritize high-impact use cases, and move initiatives from concept through production deployment.
- Strong understanding of modern AI/ML techniques, including NLP, LLMs, generative AI, supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, cloud AI architectures and MLOps.
- Strong knowledge of capital markets, investment research methodologies, macroeconomic analysis, and quantitative and qualitative datasets across major asset classes.
- Ability to translate technical complexity into business strategy, influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and operate effectively in a regulated global organization.
Skills
- AI strategy and execution
- Technical fluency
- Research and markets expertise
- Executive stakeholder leadership
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Advanced degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $360k-460k
Benefits
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
- Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
- Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs
- Access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.
About the Company
- Deutsche Bank Research is responsible for economic and financial analysis within Deutsche Bank Group and covers asset allocation and all major industry sectors.
- We analyze relevant trends for the bank in financial markets, the economy and society, highlight risks and opportunities and act as consultant for the bank, its clients and stake-holders.
- We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
- Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
Equal Opportunity
- Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
