VP, Forward Deployed AI Specialist

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed AI Specialist to help shape the future of AI-powered work across Commercial Banking and Corporate & Investment Banking. This is a hands-on individual contributor opportunity to combine deep technical AI expertise with the ability to partner directly with business stakeholders to solve complex, high-value problems.As a Forward Deployed AI Specialist, you will embed with business, product, and operational teams to understand real-world workflows, identify opportunities for agentic AI, and rapidly design and prototype solutions that deliver measurable value. You will work at the intersection of business, technology, data, and risk — building solutions that are innovative, practical, and deployable within a highly regulated environment.In this role, you will:Partner directly with business, product, and operational teams to understand workflows, pain points, controls, and opportunities for transformationDesign, develop, and prototype agentic AI solutions that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational effectivenessTranslate business requirements into technical designs, workflows, and proof-of-concept solutionsLeverage modern AI techniques including large language models (LLMs), agentic systems, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool use, orchestration frameworks, and evaluation methodologiesCollaborate closely with Technology teams to industrialize and deploy solutions into productionWork with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and other control partners to ensure solutions are explainable, auditable, and aligned with governance standardsContribute reusable patterns, capabilities, tools, evaluations, and reference architectures that can be leveraged across multiple business domainsStay current on emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and best practices while helping raise AI fluency across the organizationDrive solutions from concept through implementation with a strong focus on measurable business outcomesRequired Qualifications:5+ years of Artificial Intelligence Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationDesired Qualifications:5+ years of experience in software development, AI/ML, data science, solution architecture, or a related technical disciplineDemonstrated hands-on experience building and deploying AI-powered solutions that have achieved measurable business impactStrong understanding of modern AI technologies, including:Large Language Models (LLMs)Agentic and multi-agent architecturesRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)Prompt engineering and evaluation frameworksExperience translating business needs into technical solutionsAbility to rapidly prototype while maintaining a production-oriented mindsetExperience operating within regulated, risk-managed, or control-intensive environmentsExperience within commercial banking, corporate banking, capital markets, lending, client onboarding, financial crimes, deal execution, sales/origination, trading, or related financial services domainsKnowledge of model governance, AI risk management, responsible AI, privacy, and information security practicesExperience with cloud-based AI platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, and production AI deployment patternsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across business, technology, and control functionsProven ability to operate in highly collaborative, cross-functional environmentsJob Expectations:This position requires on-site presence at the posted location(s)This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipPay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.$159,000.00 - $254,000.00Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:14 Sep 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.SummaryLocation: CHARLOTTE, NC; IRVING, TX; PHILADELPHIA, PA; GLEN ALLEN, VA; SAINT LOUIS, MOType: Full time