Assistant Vice President (AI Enabled Business Transformation)

Assistant Vice President, AI-Native Business Process TransformationWe are seeking an Assistant Vice President to fundamentally reimagine how work gets done across the Firm. The role will partner directly with business stakeholders to assess end-to-end functions (aligned to business domains such as Sponsor Finance or other investment teams, Investor Partners Group, Back Office or other core areas of the Firm), challenge traditional operating assumptions and redesign workflows, decision-making processes and operating models through the practical application of artificial intelligence. This is not a software engineering role; rather, this position is focused on AI-native business process transformation, helping business teams rethink how work should be performed when modern AI capabilities such as agentic systems, enterprise context layers, knowledge-grounding frameworks and human-in-the-loop workflows are available as core design tools. The ideal candidate combines expertise in business process transformation, operating model design and organizational change with deep understanding of modern AI capabilities and their practical application to deliver tangible business outcomes.Responsibilities include:Partnering with business leaders to identify, prioritize and roadmap AI transformation opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, decision-making and business outcomesAnalyzing business processes, workflows decision pathways and knowledge flows to design AI-native operating models that automate, augment and reimagine how work gets done across teams and business functionsConducting current-state and future-state assessments to identify opportunities for transformational change, challenging existing assumptions and redesigning business processes using AI-first design principlesPartnering with AI engineering, architecture, data and delivery teams to translate future-state business process designs into executable roadmaps and enterprise AI solutionsDeveloping scalable AI transformation frameworks, reusable operating patterns and best practices that enable repeatable business transformation across the FirmDeveloping transformation business cases, value realization frameworks and success metrics to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes.Ensuring AI solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with enterprise architecture, governance and data readiness standardsPartnering with organizational change management to enact user adoption and value realization efforts to maximize the impact of AI-enabled business transformationEvaluating emerging AI technologies and industry trends, translating new capabilities into practical business applications and measurable outcomesFostering a culture of AI innovation by leading communities of practice, mentoring team members and advancing enterprise AI capability and knowledgeCandidate RequirementsQualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or related field is required5+ years of experience in software delivery, product management, technology consulting or business process transformation, with demonstrated experience applying AI concepts and patterns to real-world business challenges, with sufficient technical depth to assess feasibility, tradeoffs and determine appropriate solution approachesDeep understanding of modern AI capabilities, architectures and design patterns, including AI agents, enterprise context layers, Model Context Protocol (MCP), context engineering, harness engineering, knowledge grounding strategies, model evaluation frameworks, tool integration patterns, reasoning models and human-in-the-loop systems, with the ability to apply these concepts to redesign business processes and operating modelsFamiliarity with AI orchestration frameworks, multi-agent systems, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise search / vector databases is highly desirableDemonstrated experience leading business process re-engineering, operating model redesign, management consulting or strategic transformation initiatives in partnership with business stakeholdersAbility to apply AI-first design principles to business challenges, reimagining workflows and operating models based on what becomes possible through emerging AI capabilities rather than simply optimizing existing processesExperience in strategic planning and roadmap development for AI initiativesExperience facilitating workshops, discovery sessions, current-state assessments and future-state design engagements with business and executive stakeholdersDeep understanding of how data is processed, including data ingestion, storage and retrieval using AI services, particularly Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Fabric IQ and RAG architectureAbility to estimate and establish cost baselines and financial monitoring (ROI / TCO) that quantify the expected business value of AI-enabled transformation initiativesExperience developing business cases, forecasting value realization and measuring operational impact from technology-enabled transformation initiativesProficiency with software development principles; Python familiarity a plusDemonstrated ability to lead change, drive adoption of new ways of working and influence stakeholders through organizational and technical transformationStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across business and technical teamsClient-focused, self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and effectively prioritizes multiple competing demandsEnthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work cultureCritical Competencies for SuccessLeadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.Technical Support: Triages, troubleshoots and resolves technical support issues. Escalates issues as needed.Software Development Principals: Utilizes software development, secure programming principles and a knowledge of programming languages to develop, configure and / or integrate new software and applications.Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions.Data Management and Information Security: Manipulates, restructures and / or queries data for various purposes, including reconciling issues in the database, designing database structures and / or generating reports. Adheres to governance principles and maintains data integrity and security.Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs.Testing: Evaluates the functionality of an application, system or solution to ensure that requirements have been met and defects have been identified. Applies an understanding of end user requirements and usage in the end-to-end system to produce a quality product.Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.Vendor Management: Manages and coordinates with external vendors. Researches and identifies new vendors as needed and monitors performance.Relationship Management: Builds and maintains effective partnerships with internal clients and end users by advising on their needs and options, advocating for their business within the Technology Solutions department and managing expectations appropriately.Project / Program Management: Manages Technology Solutions project elements considering conflicting priorities, interdependencies, business objectives, communications and available resources.Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.Compensation and BenefitsFor Illinois and New York Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $95,000 to $150,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.