AI Architect

AI ARCHITECT      (Redwood City, CA)

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Job Summary:

At Provident Credit Union, the AI Architect is responsible for designing and implementing advanced AI solutions to promote innovation and efficiency across the organization. This role involves working closely with leadership to ensure company goals align with AI initiatives. The position requires collaborating with different business units to thoroughly understand their operations, developing strategies that utilize AI, and overseeing the integration of these technologies while maintaining compliance with regulations and internal guidelines. The AI Architect also partners with cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical problems and enhance the quality of financial services. Other key duties include staying updated on the latest developments in AI, advising leadership about new trends and potential applications, and making use of current credit union systems to build effective AI-driven solutions. This position works independently under general supervision of both the AVP and VP of IT.

Why Provident?

Provident Credit Union was established in 1950, and we rank among the top 10% of credit unions in the US. We believe having a culture that is accepting, supportive, diverse, and inclusive makes us all better. Provident has been a Bay Area “Top Workplace” since 2017, and our employees rank us on Glassdoor as one of the best credit unions in the nation.

Our values are:

• Listen
• Get Better
• Do What’s Right

Essential Functions:

• The AI Architect will design and implement AI solutions by developing AI-driven architectural strategies.
• Lead the integration of AI technologies across various platforms and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate AI technologies into existing systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on AI-related projects.
• Solve complex technical issues related to AI implementations and provide innovative solutions.
• Works with CUNA (Credit Union National Association) and other auditing or regulating bodies to ensure recommended best practices are followed.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and incorporate them into strategies.
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with relevant state and federal regulations.
• Evaluate and utilize third-party AI tools to enhance financial services offerings.
• Provides insight on AI potential to Leadership team and AI committee
• Assists AI committee in the timing, planning, budgeting and prioritizing of projects in AI Pipeline
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Excellent listening and speaking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Complete required BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) & OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) training annually.
• Understand and adhere to BSA and OFAC policy and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Work Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Machine Learning is required
• Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence is preferred
• 3 years of experience in Designing and implementing AI solutions
• Proven track record of developing AI-driven architectural strategies
• Experience leading the integration of AI technologies
• Ability to solve complex technical issues
• Familiarity with compliance regulations and internal AI policies

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Quality medical, dental and vision care coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 150% matching employer contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Provident membership
• Rate discount on home and auto loans
• Opportunity to use company owned condo in Maui and Lake Tahoe

Compensation:

Pay Grade is T4. This position is eligible for our twice-a-year discretionary bonus.

Targeted Pay: $108,000 – $123,500/ year    (Depending on experience)

Provident is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are the winner of the Bay Area News Group Top WorkPlace in 2017 - 2025. Check us out on Glassdoor