Job Description

Position Overview

• Company: Open Digital Services (ODS), part of Santander Group
• Employment Type: Full time
• Location Type: Hybrid

Open Digital Services is a tech company dedicated to creating innovative products for Santander Group Affiliates. We’re committed to being the best Digital Bank in the industry. As an AI Expert for the Wealth Management & Insurance (WMI) business lines, you will lead the strategic design, development, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that drive business value across Private Banking, Asset Management, and Insurance. This role is a critical part of the AI transformation agenda within WMI, spearheading the application of cutting-edge AI technologies, including Generative AI (GenAI), to enhance client experience, unlock new growth opportunities, and improve operational efficiency. You will operate within the WMI CDAIO team, working in close collaboration with business leaders, scientist teams, and technology partners to deliver innovative and responsible AI at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with WMI’s business objectives and Santander’s enterprise AI roadmap.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI/GenAI use cases across the value chain (e.g., hyper-personalization, intelligent automation, risk management, investment advisory).
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML solutions, ensuring business relevance and measurable outcomes.
• Guide cross-functional teams through AI project lifecycles—from ideation and experimentation to industrialization and continuous improvement.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of predictive models and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Oversee AI research, proof-of-concept development, and technology prototyping, with a focus on innovation and rapid iteration.
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with ethical, regulatory, and data privacy standards.
• Build strategic partnerships with external AI vendors, cloud providers, and academic/research institutions.
• Act as an internal thought leader and ambassador for AI adoption across the WMI organization.

Requirements

• The specific experience requirements are not detailed in the provided text. However, the role requires expertise in AI strategy, AI/ML solution development, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Salary information is missing.
• Location Type is implied as Hybrid.

Company Information

• Company: Open Digital Services (ODS)
• Affiliation: Part of Santander Group (Eurozone’s leader in Digital Banking)
• Mission: To design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology.
• Focus: Developing innovative products for Openbank.
• Work Environment: Agile, learning, growth, local and international career opportunities, modern and diverse setting.