Head of Data Science & AI Transformation- Permanent Role
Luxembourg – CDI (Full-time job)
About the Role
We are supporting a well-established European financial services group, recognised for its strong values, long-term vision and commitment to innovation, in the recruitment of a Head of AI & Data Science for its Luxembourg office.
In an increasingly competitive market, the organisation is accelerating its digital and AI-driven transformation. This role sits at the heart of that strategy and focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence where it creates clear, measurable business value.
The group is looking for an experienced and inspiring leader who can combine AI strategy, hands‑on delivery and change management, while working closely with business, IT, data governance and compliance teams.
Your Mission
Reporting to senior management, you will lead the AI & Data Science function and play a key role in translating AI opportunities into operational improvements and tangible outcomes across the organisation.
Your role will be both strategic and execution‑oriented, with a strong focus on impact, scalability and adoption.
1. Lead & Develop the AI & Data Science Team
Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of Data Scientists and AI specialists
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation and pragmatic problem‑solving
Act as a reference point for AI expertise across the organisation
2. Define & Execute the AI Strategy
Define and drive the applied AI strategy, aligned with business priorities and the group’s digital transformation roadmap
Identify high‑impact AI use cases across operations, customer journeys and internal processes
Ensure initiatives are prioritised based on business value, efficiency gains and ROI
3. From Use Case to Value
Translate business workflows into AI‑enabled processes, with a clear allocation of tasks between humans and AI
Build and manage AI roadmaps (quick wins, pilots, large‑scale deployments)
Challenge existing processes and redesign them to maximise automation and efficiency
4. End-to-End Delivery of AI Solutions
Oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions:
design and modelling
validation and testing
industrialisation and deployment
user adoption and change management
Ensure solutions are robust, scalable and effectively adopted by end users
5. Governance, Ethics & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with GDPR, the European AI Act and responsible AI principles
Work closely with Data Governance and Compliance teams to ensure data quality, traceability and ethical use of AI
Contribute to the definition of AI standards, frameworks and guardrails across the group
6. Innovation & Change Enablement
Continuously monitor emerging AI approaches, tools and models
Assess their relevance and potential to accelerate value creation
Promote AI adoption through training, communication and change support for business teams
Your Profile
Experience & Expertise
5–8+ years’ experience in applied AI, machine learning, data science or digital transformation
Strong understanding of developing, deploying and scaling ML models
Proven experience in:
designing PoCs
validating AI models
industrialising solutions in production environments
Ability to translate complex business needs into effective AI‑driven solutions
Leadership & Mindset
Proven people manager with strong leadership and influencing skills
Pragmatic, business‑oriented and impact‑driven approach
Comfortable driving change and working with senior stakeholders
Languages & Environment
Fluent in French
English strongly recommended
Experience in insurance or wealth management is a strong asset
Why Join?
A key leadership role shaping the future of AI within a major financial services group
Real influence on strategy, execution and value creation
A human‑sized, international and collaborative environment
Flexible working hours
Attractive on‑site benefits
Interested ?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact me :
Rémi Simon?? rsimon@skillfindergroup.com?? +352 27 30 06 27
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