At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:We believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously exploring advancements in technology and office environments to make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible and remote positions can become opportunities for military partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive at our company. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible Workplace can mean for you!It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work onsite for three (3) or more days a week and will have a dedicated workspace when working onsite. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.Summary of the Job:The Director, Technology acts as a technical lead for specific technology disciplines. This role is accountable for high level liaison work between technology and business units, and must work to resolve dependencies.About This Role:Generative AI LeaderA position that involves developing, implementing, and managing Generative AI solutions across the bank's platformsOverviewGenerative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create novel and realistic content, such as text, images, audio, and video, based on data and models. It has the potential to transform various domains and industries, such as finance, marketing, entertainment, education, and healthcare. However, it also poses significant challenges and risks, such as ethical, legal, and social implications, data quality and security, model robustness and reliability, and user trust and acceptance.The bank is looking for a leader who can support the build out of Generative AI solutions across its platforms, in collaboration with business users, data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders. The leader will be responsible for maturing and implementing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Generative AI at the bank, as well as overseeing the governance framework, risk management, employee training, and communication. The leader will also ensure that the Generative AI solutions are aligned with the bank's values, goals, and standards, and that they adhere to the best practices and regulations in the industry.Responsibilities
Establish and maintain the Generative AI governance framework in partnership with Compliance and Information Security, including the policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the development, deployment, and use of Generative AI solutions.
Monitor and manage the risks and impacts of Generative AI solutions, such as data privacy, model bias, content authenticity, and user trust, and implement the appropriate mitigation and remediation measures.
Train and educate the employees and stakeholders on the benefits, capabilities, and limitations of Generative AI, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Communicate and report the progress, results, and challenges of Generative AI initiatives to the senior management and relevant parties and solicit their feedback and support.
Lead and manage a cross functional Generative AI team, consisting of data scientists, engineers, analysts, and provide them with guidance, feedback, and support.
Refine and execute the Generative AI strategy and roadmap for the bank, in alignment with the business objectives and priorities.
Identify and evaluate the opportunities and use cases for Generative AI across the bank's platforms and domains, facilitate build out of business cases and track outcomes to expectations.
Oversee implementation and deployment of Generative AI solutions, ensuring their scalability, performance, quality, and security, and integrating them with the existing data and IT infrastructure.
Stay updated on the latest trends, developments, and best practices in Generative AI, and benchmark the bank's performance and maturity against the industry standards.
Qualifications (required)
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in leading and managing data and software engineering teams, preferably in the banking or financial sector.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive and execute the Generative AI vision and roadmap.
Expertise and hands-on experience in Generative AI techniques and tools.
High ethical standards and integrity, and the ability to ensure the responsible and ethical use of Generative AI solutions.
Qualifications (preferred)
10 years of experience in leading and managing data and software engineering teams, preferably in the banking or financial sector.
Knowledge and experience with MLOps and DevOps practices
Technical proficiency in Cloud and software development
Strong knowledge and understanding of the business domains and processes of the bank, and the ability to translate the business needs and problems into Generative AI solutions.
The Ideal Candidate for This Role:.Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:FNBO is committed to belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. We are committed to intentionally and proactively creating pathways to success for historically underrepresented populations. To accomplish this, we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion so that every employee is valued, and has opportunity and the ability to make an impact. FNBO strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in the makeup of our workforce.See the full FNBO Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement here (https://www.fnbo.com/about-us/inclusion-diversity/)All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Click here (https://www.firstnational.com/common/communications/hr/assets/documents/hr/eeoposter.pdf) to download 'EEO is The Law' Self-Print PosterClick here (https://www.firstnational.com/common/communications/hr/assets/documents/hr/eeoposterfederalcontractors.pdf) to download 'EEO is The Law' Supplement for Federal ContractorsClick here (https://www.firstnational.com/common/communications/hr/assets/documents/hr/eeoposterginasupplement.pdf) to download 'EEO is The Law' GINA SupplementGrow Your Career with FNBO!For more than 165 years, our holding company - First National of Nebraska - has grown to nearly 5,000 employees with locations in eight states and $30 billion in assets. We are proud to serve our customers and communities with banking offices located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming.First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) believes that a bank should be a force for good in the world; to positively influence the lives of our employees, customers and the success of the communities we serve. Whether you're just beginning your career or taking it to the next level, you'll find your fit here.Remote Openings (https://firstnational.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fnbocareers?locationHierarchy1=9446be3b2387018af7702571c8009493)Bilingual CareersInternships (https://firstnational.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fnbocareers?q=internship) & Trainee Program (https://firstnational.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/fnbocareers?q=trainee%20program)FNBO is committed to belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. We are committed to intentionally and proactively creating pathways to success for historically underrepresented populations, regardless of but not limited to their age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or military status. To accomplish this, we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion so that every employee is valued, and has opportunity and the ability to make an impact. FNBO strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in the makeup of our workforce.See the full FNBO Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement here (https://www.fnbo.com/about-us/inclusion-diversity/)FNBO endeavors to make our site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Solution One via either email or phone using the contact information below.Online (Primary Response Hours: M-F, 8a-5p Central)
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