Group AI Commercialisation Lead

Group AI Commercialisation Lead

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Group AI Commercialisation Lead.

In this role, you will act as the bridge between advanced AI/ML capabilities and real-world business applications, leading a team to identify, develop, and scale AI-powered efficiency and innovation opportunities. By working with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will accelerate responsible AI adoption across the organisation, driving measurable impact and long-term value.

In this role, you will: 

• Partner with business units to identify and shape AI/ML use cases that deliver efficiency, innovation, and measurable outcomes.
• Translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable AI/ML solutions aligned with organisational priorities.
• Lead collaboration with data scientists and engineers to test, validate, and refine AI models for deployment.
• Ensure AI initiatives meet governance, ethical, and regulatory standards while navigating risk in a banking context.
• Build strong relationships across business, risk, compliance, and technology teams to secure alignment and drive adoption.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• AI/ML Expertise: Strong knowledge of the AI/ML ecosystem, including generative AI, NLP, foundation models, and traditional ML techniques.
• AI Project Implementation: Hands-on experience delivering AI implementation projects within a large or complex organisation.
• Financial Services Experience: Background in financial services, consulting, or technology, with a focus on innovation, transformation, or solution delivery.
• Governance Awareness: Proven experience navigating AI model governance, data standards, and compliance requirements in regulated industries.
• Leadership & Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities, with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.

This role is based in Sheffield on a hybrid basis.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500