AVP, AI responsible for leading AI transformation across Group Functions at Manulife. Focusing on Risk, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance with hands-on AI engineering expertise.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of AI solutions for Risk, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance
Own delivery roadmaps and execution across a portfolio of initiatives
Direct multidisciplinary delivery teams, removing blockers and ensuring quality
Conduct full-stack AI engineering work to accelerate delivery
Partner with leaders in various functions to surface high-impact AI opportunities
Ensure all solutions meet enterprise standards for security, data governance, and responsible AI
Requirements
8+ years in data science, AI/ML engineering, or applied machine learning
Hands-on engineering expertise in Python, cloud ML environments, MLOps
Experience with Agentic AI architectures, orchestration frameworks, and multi-model pipelines highly preferred
Prior experience with financial crime prevention, including graph-based solutions
Proven people-leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) is desirable.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health support
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
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