Leader, AI, Data & Emerging Technology Lab (St Louis)

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Job Overview

Position Schedule : Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 07-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

The AI, Data, & Emerging Technology Lab Leader leads the strategic planning for AI, data, quantum computing, and digital assets, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and market trends. This role reports into the General Partner of AI Strategy and is responsible for developing and communicating strategic roadmaps, conducting market and competitive analysis, and advising leadership on emerging technology opportunities and risks. By leveraging insights from research and analysis, the Lab Leader drives innovation and ensures the firm remains at the forefront of technological advancements. This role requires a visionary mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. Prior experience leading large-scale, cross-functional AI teams in financial services is required.

What you'll do :

Define and communicate a bold, actionable vision for the Hub, aligned with enterprise strategy.

Oversee multi-year strategic planning for AI, Data, and Emerging Technology with an emphasis on quantum, and digital assets.

Establish and enforce principles for responsible AI, data governance, and regulatory compliance.

Lead customer discovery and product validation with internal and external stakeholders.

Chair the AI governance council for the firm, ensuring risk management and ethical oversight.

Build, lead, mentor, and scale high-performing, interdisciplinary teams.

Drive continuous improvement through robust analytics and post-release feedback.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts : health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .

Hiring Minimum : $168500

Hiring Maximum : $286900

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Skills / Requirements

What you will need :

Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or related field.

15+ years' experience in strategy, with 5+ in emerging tech.

Prior experience leading large-scale, cross-functional AI teams in financial services is required.

Strategic planning and roadmap development methodologies.

Emerging technologies, including AI, quantum computing, and digital assets.

Market research and competitive analysis techniques.

Data governance and regulatory compliance requirements.

Financial services industry practices and regulations.

Skills Required : Strategic Planning : Developing actionable strategies to guide technology adoption.

Market Research : Conducting research to identify trends and opportunities.

Roadmap Development : Creating and communicating strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies.

Collaboration : Working effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, data, and executive stakeholders.

Analytical Thinking : Extracting key information from data to develop solutions.

Critical Thinking : Applying rational and unbiased analysis to form judgments.

Attention to Detail : Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in research and recommendations.

Data Visualization : Representing data graphically to highlight patterns and trends.

Regulatory Compliance : Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Thought Leadership : Driving innovation and influencing strategic direction.

What will set you apart :

10+ years of experience in strategy development for AI, data, and emerging technologies in a financial services context.

Trends and advancements in AI, data, and emerging technologies.

Ethical considerations and responsible practices for emerging technologies.

Innovation frameworks and methodologies.

Risk management and compliance in technology adoption.

Advanced data visualization techniques for strategic insights.

Preferred Skills : Big Data Analysis : Analyzing large datasets to discover patterns and trends.

AI Ethics : Guiding moral conduct in AI and emerging technology adoption.

Portfolio Management : Prioritizing and allocating resources effectively.

Data Innovation : Leveraging data creatively to generate novel solutions.

Algorithm Design : Understanding computational procedures to inform strategy.

Predictive Analytics : Using statistical techniques to predict future events.

Process Mining : Using AI tools to analyze and optimize workflows.

Human-Centered Design : Applying design principles that prioritize user needs.

Risk Management : Identifying and mitigating risks associated with emerging technologies.

Change Management : Driving organizational change to adapt to new technologies.

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Awards & Accolades

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About Us

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