AI & Innovation Platform Lead - Global Financial Institution

Beijing Permanent View Job Description
This role supports the design, management, and optimization of AI‑enabling and digital innovation platforms used across the organization, partnering closely with IT specialists and business teams. It sits within the technology function of a global financial institution focused on sustainable infrastructure, contributing to the expansion of enterprise AI capabilities.
  • Drive the development of enterprise‑level AI and innovation platforms
  • Shape future digital capabilities within a growing international organization

About Our Client

The hiring organization is a global financial institution dedicated to financing sustainable infrastructure and promoting long‑term development across multiple regions. With international membership and a strong capital base, it continues to expand its digital and AI capabilities to better support operations, client engagement, and innovation across the bank.

Job Description

  • Oversee the life cycle of AI and digital innovation platforms, ensuring they meet evolving business requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal technical teams and external providers to address issues, implement enhancements, and guide platform configuration.
  • Support onboarding of business and fusion teams, promoting effective use of AI and innovation tools.
  • Maintain and evolve an AI capability map; identify gaps, overlaps, and optimization opportunities across platforms.
  • Conduct comparative evaluation of mainstream AI tools, platforms, and emerging digital technologies.
  • Contribute to AI technology architecture frameworks and ensure alignment with security, responsible AI, and data governance requirements.
  • Track global trends in AI, automation, large language models, and digital innovation for actionable insights.
  • Create documentation, guides, and conduct demonstrations and knowledge‑sharing.
  • Monitor platform usage, performance, user feedback, and adoption metrics, proposing improvements where needed.
  • Participate in vendor evaluation, procurement processes, RFP development, and technical due diligence.



The Successful Applicant

  • More than 8 years' experience in digital platforms, AI‑enabling tools, or innovation technologies.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related fields; relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Experience supporting enterprise platforms and conducting technology evaluations.
  • Familiarity with AI development tools, agent frameworks, vector search, conversational AI, and related technologies.
  • Understanding of platform architecture, including APIs, connectors, orchestration, and data flows.
  • Exposure to vendor engagement, procurement processes, and cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Strong analytical, research, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable coordinating across technical and business teams.
  • Strong English communication skills and commitment to continuous learning.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence the organization's AI and digital innovation strategy.
  • Collaborative, international environment with exposure to emerging technologies.
  • Ability to grow in an expanding technology function focused on responsible and sustainable innovation.



Contact
Yili Sha
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6956273
Phone number
+86 10 6168 7523

Job summary

Function
Technology
Specialisation
Senior IT Management / CIO / CTO
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Beijing
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yili Sha
Consultant phone
+86 10 6168 7523
Job Reference
JN-022026-6956273

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.