AI Innovation Head - abu dhabi - Apex Group

    Apex Group
    Apex Group abu dhabi

    4 days ago

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    JR The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

    Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services.

    With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

    Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
    That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
    Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

    For our business, for clients, and for you
    Head of AI InnovationWe are seeking a forward‑thinking and execution‑driven Head of AI Innovation to spearhead our external AI innovation ecosystem.

    This role is dedicated to discovering, shaping, and accelerating high‑impact AI opportunities by partnering with cutting‑edge vendors, research groups, and technology providers.

    You will curate an innovation pipeline, translate emerging capabilities into tangible prototypes, and ensure that external innovations align with strategic AI priorities.

    The ideal candidate is commercially sharp, deeply curious about frontier AI, and thrives in a fast‑moving, experimental environment.


    Key Responsibilities:

    As the function matures, your scope will expand


    Initial priorities include:

    • Productization of internal AI tools – Turn prototypes (e.g., agentic pilots) into scalable, reusable internal products.
    • Cross-functional integration – Coordinate with infrastructure and data teams to embed external innovations into internal platforms.
    • Innovation scouting and pipeline development – Identify emerging technologies and vendors aligned to strategic AI priorities.
    • Commercial oversight and governance – Ensure vendor collaboration models, budgets, and deliverables frameworks support agile yet controlled innovation.

    Required Skills and Qualifications:

     Integration & Change Leadership:
    Experienced in embedding external AI solutions into enterprise workflows, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving adoption.
    • AI Risk &

    Compliance Expertise:

    Skilled in responsible AI procurement, working cross-functionally to ensure compliance with regulations, model risk, data privacy, and governance frameworks.


    • Commercial Negotiation &

    Performance Oversight:
    Strong track record negotiating contracts, defining SLAs, and monitoring delivery to maximize business value.
    • Market Scanning &

    Innovation Pipeline:
    Continuously tracks AI trends and emerging technologies, building structured innovation pipelines and engaging with ecosystem partners.
    • Innovation Program Execution: Launches and scales AI initiatives, translating pilots into scalable products with measurable impact.
    • Technical &

    Business Acumen:
    Familiar with AI vendor tech stacks (e.g. LLM platforms, vector DBs, RAG pipelines), model evaluation, and pricing models; adept at defining innovation KPIs and managing vendor lifecycles.


    Preferred Personal Attributes:

     Strategic visionary with a proven ability to translate ideas into effective operational execution.
    • Enthusiast for responsible innovation and cutting-edge AI technologies.
    • Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments.
    • Strong ethical foundation, deeply committed to advancing responsible and trustworthy AI adoption.

    What you will expose:

     Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on the success of the entire organisation.
    • Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global team.
    • Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction.
    • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
    • Competitive remuneration in line with skills and experience.
    • Training and development opportunities.

    We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.


    Additional information:

    We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

    We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.

    For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit our .

    #LI-LM1Disclaimer:

    Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.

    Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.


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    Posted Today
    About Apex GroupWe are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices.

    Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent.

    Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

    We're a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we're inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms.

    With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you'll experience more here than you would at most other companies.

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