AVP Applied AI
$182.4k - $273.6kThe Hartford
- # AVP Applied AIApplylocations: Chicago, IL: Hartford, CT: Charlotte, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2624862AVP Data Science - GD05AEWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. ## The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Applied AI leads data science, traditional machine learning, and agentic AI capabilities supporting The Hartford’s Business Insurance. This role partners closely with underwriting, product, actuarial, and technology leaders to deliver scalable, production ready models and ‐AI driven‐ decision systems that support complex risks, bespoke products, and profitable growth across specialty markets.## ## This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work schedule. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. Must be eligible to work in the US without company sponsorship.## Primary Job Responsibilities* ## Own delivery, performance, and risk outcomes for one or more large, complex Applied AI portfolios spanning multiple teams, domains, or lines of business. Translate enterprise and business‐unit AI priorities into multi‐year portfolio roadmaps and investment plans.* ## Ensure applied AI solutions deliver measurable business value while meeting standards for security, reliability, explainability, fairness, safety, and cost efficiency across solution types including generative and agentic AI, retrieval‐augmented systems, forecasting, recommendation systems, anomaly or fraud detection, and multimodal use cases.* ## Lead and develop Sr. Directors and Directors. Build leadership bench strength through succession planning, coaching, and capability development. Ensure consistent application of the Applied AI operating model, decision rights, delivery discipline, and escalation paths across the portfolio. Reinforce shared expectations for quality, evaluation rigor, and production readiness.* ## Provide portfolio‐level technical direction and rigorous oversight, partnering closely with Principal ICs, Architecture, AI Platform, and Centers of Excellence. Ensure consistent adoption of approved AI standards, patterns, and guardrails.* ## Review and thoughtfully evaluate portfolio‐level architectural choices, evaluation approaches, production readiness, and operational risk signals, guiding leaders through disciplined trade‐offs across quality, grounding, latency, cost, scalability, and regulatory risk.* ## Accountable for consistent application of evaluation and monitoring practices across the portfolio. Ensure evaluation frameworks span classification, information retrieval, RAG/chat, forecasting, and customer or operational KPIs. Oversee governance of metric taxonomies, thresholds, validation evidence, gold and synthetic test sets, A/B testing practices, drift detection, failure‐mode analysis, and incident response expectations. Ensure evaluation results inform prioritization, release decisions, and risk management at the executive level.* ## Set portfolio‐level expectations and governance for unstructured data and retrieval practices, including document ingestion pipelines, parsing, OCR, layout‐aware extraction, metadata and lineage management, access controls, PII detection and redaction, and auditability. Ensure retrieval strategy decisions, including embedding approaches, hybrid and dense retrieval patterns, reranking, grounding validation, and multilingual considerations, align with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.* ## Accountable for portfolio-level AI governance ensuring alignment with Legal, Compliance, Model Risk, Privacy, Security, and Audit partners. Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory review by ensuring governance artifacts, controls, escalation paths, and operational evidence are consistently established and enforced. Escalate material risks, trade‐offs, and investment decisions to VPs with clear options and implications.* ## Partner with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Finance, and HR to align Applied AI delivery with business outcomes. Influence portfolio funding, prioritization, and workforce planning through evidence‐based assessments of delivery performance, evaluation outcomes, and risk considerations.* ## Oversee portfolio‐level planning, dependencies, resourcing, and financial stewardship. Adjust plans to address shifting priorities, capacity constraints, emerging technical risks, or regulatory changes. Drive continuous improvement in delivery effectiveness, operational resilience, governance maturity, and value realization across the Applied AI portfolio.## ## Skills* ## Demonstrated experience leading large, complex Applied AI portfolios in regulated enterprise environments.* ## Proven ability to lead Sr. Directors and Directors, building durable leadership capacity and consistent operating discipline across organizations.* ## Strong technical and regulatory fluency across applied AI, including generative and agentic AI, retrieval‐augmented systems, evaluation and monitoring practices, and production AI operations, sufficient to review, inform, and govern senior‐level decisions.* ## Applied understanding of unstructured data and retrieval approaches, including document ingestion pipelines, OCR, layout‐aware extraction, embeddings, hybrid and dense retrieval, reranking, metadata and lineage management, and PII controls.* ## Deep familiarity with AI governance, model risk management, responsible AI practices, and compliance‐by‐design expectations.* ## Demonstrated success translating strategy into coordinated execution and investment decisions across multiple teams over multi‐year horizons.* ## Ability to influence VPs and senior partners through clear, data‐driven communication of technical trade‐offs, evaluation outcomes, portfolio risks, and business impact.## ## Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses* ## 12+ years of applicable experience with a Bachelor’s degree; fewer years may be accepted with a higher degree. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred in Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a similar analytical field, or progress towards a relevant professional designation.* ## 7–10+ years leading leaders, large portfolios, or complex programs.**Compensation**The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:$182,400 - $273,600
- J-18808-Ljbffr The Hartford
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the AVP Applied AI in Chicago, IL vacancy
- The Hartford is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Applied AI to lead data science, ML, and agentic AI initiatives for Business Insurance. You will shape multi-year roadmaps, drive scalable, production-ready models, and align AI delivery with underwriting, product, and...SuggestedRemote job
$175k - $200k
...in either our Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL offices, the AVP, Advanced Analytics & AI Strategy is the strategic and technical leader responsible... ...or related quantitative field. 7-10+ years of experience applying data science, advanced analytics, or AI/ML in an insurance...SuggestedFull timeLocal area- ...currencies, we are the largest processor of USD payments, with a daily transaction volume of $10 trillion. As a Vice President Applied AI/ML Scientist within our payment solutions team, you will be instrumental in utilizing artificial intelligence and machine...Suggested
J.P. Morgan
Chicago, IL12 days ago - ...innovative products, services, applications to support various business functions, workflows of Wholesale Lending Services. As an Applied AI/ML Senior Associate within the CIB Technology team at JPMorganChase, you will play a crucial role in analyzing business problems,...Suggested
J.P. Morgan
Chicago, IL12 days ago - ...innovative products, services, applications to support various business functions, workflows of Wholesale Lending Services. As an Applied AI/ML Vice President within the Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) Technology team at JPMorgan Chase, you will lead the analysis of...Suggested
J.P. Morgan
Chicago, IL12 days ago - TwinThread is seeking an Applied AI/ML Senior Associate to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will address business problems using innovative machine learning solutions, working closely with product owners and engineers. The ideal candidate will have...
- ...this role. JOB DESCRIPTION Join our Sales Science Data and Analytics team and help us utilize AI and LLM tools to optimize banker and client engagement. As an Applied AI ML Lead on the Sales Science team, you will contribute to innovative projects and drive the...
J.P. Morgan
Chicago, IL2 days ago - ...consists of an intellectually diverse team of economists, statisticians, engineers, and other analytics professionals, focused on applied AI and quantitative modeling. As an Applied AI ML Senior Associate, within the Consumer Business Modeling team you will utilize...
J.P. Morgan
Chicago, IL12 days ago - ...consists of an intellectually diverse team of economists, statisticians, engineers, and other analytics professionals, focused on applied AI and quantitative modeling. As an Applied AI ML Senior Associate, within the Consumer Business Modeling team you will utilize...
- A leading financial institution is seeking an Applied AI/ML Senior Associate to work within their CIB Technology team. The role involves analyzing complex business problems and developing innovative machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong data science...
$160k - $180k
...We are seeking an AI Solutions Engineer (AVP) to design and deliver scalable, production-ready technology solutions that leverage modern cloud platforms... ...the forefront of AI-driven technology, we encourage you to apply. Paul Wallenberg Vice President, Technology Services...Permanent employment$118.75k - $185k
JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Applied AI ML Senior Associate in Chicago, IL. This role involves applying advanced analytics to solve complex problems, developing machine learning models, and communicating insights effectively to stakeholders. Candidates should have an advanced...$100k - $170k
Role Summary/Purpose: The AVP, Data Loss Prevention Engineer within the Information Security organization will be responsible for driving... ...a safe space to learn and grow. This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will...Full timeWork experience placementWork from homeVisa sponsorshipWork visaMonday to Friday- JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Applied AI ML Senior Associate in Chicago, IL. This role involves utilizing quantitative techniques to solve complex business challenges within a diverse team of analysts. Key responsibilities include conducting advanced analytics, developing...
$125k - $200k
...forward-thinking strategies. Harrison Street is seeking to hire an AI Engineer within the Innovation Department, reporting to the... ...or local law. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (3...Local areaHarrison Street
Chicago, IL3 days ago- JOB DESCRIPTION Join our Sales Science Data and Analytics team and help us utilize AI and LLM tools to optimize banker and client engagement. As an Applied AI ML Lead on the Sales Science team, you will contribute to innovative projects and drive the future of field AI...
- ...Applied Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Lead Bring your expertise in applied artificial intelligence and machine learning... ...Lead the end-to-end delivery of machine learning and generative AI solutions that measurably improve Markets Operations outcomes...
Chase
Chicago, IL4 days ago - 慨正橡扯 seeks a Vice President Applied AI/ML Scientist to advance payment solutions through AI/ML technologies. Your role involves designing machine learning models to streamline payment processes and enhance customer experiences. You will collaborate with Product and Technology...
- 慨正橡扯 is seeking an Applied AI ML Lead to join their Sales Science Data and Analytics team in Chicago. The successful candidate will leverage AI and ML tools to enhance banker and client engagement, drive innovation, and contribute to building interactive coaching tools...
- About accentedge Health accentedge Health is a Chicago-headquartered medical-AI company applying artificial intelligence and breakthrough multiomics science to early cancer detection, with a vision of a future where cancer no longer claims lives. Our foundational model,...
$100k - $170k
...Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow. This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race,...Work experience placementWork from homeVisa sponsorshipWork visaMonday to FridayShift workSynchrony
Chicago, IL2 days ago- ...consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, AI Engineer to join our Advisory Services practice.... ...KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply...Full timeH1bLocal area
KPMG
Chicago, IL6 days ago - Salt AI, based in Chicago, is looking for a motivated Applied AI Intern to assist the Chief Business Officer and the Sales Solutions team. This role offers hands-on experience in designing and implementing AI-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries...Remote jobInternship
$204.73k - $370.53k
...consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, AI Strategy Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.... ...recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply...H1bLocal areaKPMG
Chicago, IL6 days ago- ...consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, AI Strategy Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.... ...recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply...Full timeH1bLocal area
KPMG
Chicago, IL6 days ago - accentedge is looking for an Applied Scientist based in Chicago to advance the science of cancer detection through innovative AI and multiomics research. This hybrid role involves collaborative efforts in research, methodology validation, and scientific publication. Qualifications...
$122.4k - $228k
...storytelling skills. You will drive end‑to‑end delivery of Data & AI solutions—from problem framing and data acquisition to model... ...organization. Key Responsibilities Model Development & Delivery Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, deep learning, and AI...Contract workPart timeLocal areaRemote workBMO Financial Group
Chicago, IL2 days ago- ...solutions by leveraging Google Cloud's advanced capabilities, including AI and machine learning within the Google SecOps platform;... ...KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply...Full timeH1bLocal area
KPMG
Chicago, IL6 days ago - Coinflow is seeking an Applied AI Lead in Chicago, IL to spearhead high-impact AI implementations across various functions. The ideal candidate will possess over 4 years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on building and deploying applied AI systems...
- SOLANA FOUNDATION in Chicago is seeking an Applied AI Lead to identify and build impactful AI implementations. The successful candidate will develop core AI tools, enhance workflows, and work cross-functionally to map complex processes. Required qualifications include...
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to AVP Applied AI. Be the first to apply!
