AI Strategy Lead

AI Strategy Lead

Degroof Petercam

Brussels, Belgium

Your position

As AI Strategy Lead, you will play a key role in shaping how AI creates impact across our investment management activities:

• You define and drive the AI strategy for the investment management pillar, ensuring alignment with group priorities and regulatory standards.
• You identify high-impact opportunities to improve processes and decision-making, based on your experience with AI strategy and implementation.
• You build and execute a roadmap that helps the organization grow into a learning, adaptable, and innovation-driven environment.
• You coach and support AI engineers and colleagues, helping ideas turn into real, impactful solutions.
• You work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders - data teams, quant experts, business teams - to translate needs into scalable AI solutions.
• You contribute to shaping the company’s data strategy, including data quality, accessibility, and governance.
• You ensure AI is developed and used responsibly, with a strong focus on ethics, transparency, and data integrity.
• You actively improve processes and support teams across IT, Operations, and Transformation.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field, with an interest in financial services.
• 3–5 years of experience in AI strategy or implementation (experience can come from different environments).
• A good understanding of AI/ML concepts and how they can create value in business contexts.
• Experience contributing to transformation projects or process improvements.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL, and ML tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn); openness to learning is equally valued.
• A structured and analytical mindset, combined with curiosity and creativity.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong team spirit.
• The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• A strong sense of responsibility around ethical AI and data privacy.
• Professional working proficiency in English, with knowledge of Dutch or French as a plus.
• Motivation to learn, grow, and make a tangible impact.