AI Sector Lead – Financial Services

Shape the Future of AI in the Financial Services Sector at KPMG

Are you passionate about AI strategy, governance, and real-world impact? Do you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating across Data, AI, ESG, functional, sector (Banking & Insurance), and alliance teams to turn AI from concept to operational reality – without shortcutting on the true fundamentals? If so, we’re looking for a dynamic AI Sector Lead – Financial Services to drive AI adoption, inspire clients, and deliver end-to-end AI transformation within the Financial Services sector.

Your Impact

As an AI Sector Lead, you will be part of a team of Data & AI professionals and fully dedicated to our FS channel, serving Banking, Insurance clients, Payment Institutions and Infrastructure Players. You will be at the forefront of helping financial institutions shape, adopt, and embed AI-driven solutions that generate real business value. Your role will cover the entire AI lifecycle—from strategy and governance to implementation and operationalization—ensuring AI is tangible, pragmatic, and impactful within the Financial Services sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Inspire & Shape AI Strategy

• Work with C-level executives and senior business leaders in the Financial Services sector to define and execute AI strategies aligned with industry-specific challenges and regulatory requirements.
• Advise clients on AI monetization models, helping them leverage AI for enhanced risk management, customer experience, fraud detection, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure AI strategies are grounded in governance, ethics, and risk management, with a focus on financial compliance, transparency, and resilience (ref. our Trusted AI offering & approach)

2. Sell & Deliver AI Transformations

• Strengthen our firm’s AI go-to-market strategy, expanding our AI footprint within the Financial Services sector
• Lead client-facing AI engagements, identifying opportunities to integrate AI in areas such as financial crime detection, risk modeling, finance and regulatory reporting.
• Shape and sell AI-related projects—ranging from AI strategy definition to AI governance and operational embedding.

3. Drive AI Operationalization & Implementation

• Ensure AI solutions are pragmatic, embedded into business processes, and drive sustainable impact.
• Oversee AI governance, risk, and ethics, ensuring clients implement trustworthy and responsible AI frameworks that align with financial regulations and supervisory expectations.
• Guide clients on making AI part of their day-to-day operations, on top of possibly relevant one-off innovation projects.

4. Work Across a Multidisciplinary and Sector-Specific Team

• Operate within our Data & AI Competence Center, collaborating closely with functional and sector experts, working closely with ESG, data, and financial industry leads to deliver AI-powered transformations.
• Manage and collaborate in a matrix structure, with some direct reports and broader coordination across teams.
• Support and recruit AI talent where necessary to strengthen our capabilities.

5. AI Thought Leadership

• (Nice to have) Represent the firm in AI thought leadership initiatives, speaking at industry-specific financial events, publishing insights, and contributing to AI discussions in the Financial Services sector.

What we’re looking for

Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in AI strategy, governance, or consulting, with a focus on client advisory and AI adoption.
• Deep understanding of AI frameworks, governance models, and trusted AI practices.
• Proven track record in shaping, selling, and managing the delivery of AI transformation projects within the Financial Services sector. Delivery oversight of AI solutions that were put in production is a plus;
• Strong ability to translate AI concepts into tangible business value for industry-specific clients.
• Ability to leverage a network in the (Data &) AI ecosystem, including clients and niche-experts

Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience working in a matrix structure, with some direct reports and cross-functional leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience advising C-level executives.
• A natural team player, able to work across ESG, data, and financial industry teams to create holistic AI strategies.

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Ability to drive AI monetization models, helping financial institutions see AI as a value generator rather than just a cost center.
• Industry-specific business-driven mindset, ensuring AI strategies align with regulatory compliance, financial stability, and operational efficiency.

Communication & Influence

• Strong ability to inspire and educate clients about AI possibilities and best practices.
• (Nice to have) Thought leadership experience in AI (e.g., speaking engagements, publications, industry contributions).

What Success Looks Like

• Growing our AI footprint: Expanding our firm’s AI presence within the Financial Services sector, across our key accounts.
• Increased AI project delivery: A growing portfolio of AI transformation projects tailored to financial sector needs. Expanding knowledge and team across Advisory;
• Client impact & operationalization: Ensuring AI is not just a concept but is implemented and embedded into real-world financial operations.

Preparing our firm for the AI era: Helping our consulting practice evolve and lead in AI innovation for financial clients.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Help financial institutions leverage AI to drive transformation and sustainable growth.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside data, ESG, and financial industry experts to create truly integrated AI solutions.
• Strategic Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in shaping and scaling our AI practice for financial sector clients.
• Internal Growth Perspectives: Depending on the impact made and the results achieved, opportunity to grow further in our firm.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: Operate in a dynamic, hybrid environment with opportunities to shape the future of AI consulting.
• A Supportive Culture: Be part of a Big 4 firm that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

This is your opportunity to lead AI-driven transformation within the Financial Services sector, working end-to-end from AI strategy to governance, implementation, and operationalization. Ready to shape the future of AI in finance? Let’s talk. 🚀