Head of AI Operations

About the role

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world's leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. Why this role is important for us As the Head of AI Operations, you are the anchor role for AI adoption and enablement within Operations. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between cutting edge AI Capability and operational excellence. You will establish the Ops AI Enablement capability, shaping the AI roadmap for Operations, and leading the systematic adoption of AI across operational processes. The role owns the AI use case pipeline, prioritisation, and value realisation, ensuring AI initiatives are aligned with operational priorities, regulatory requirements, and measurable business outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how AI is adopted, governed, and embedded in Operations from the ground up. What you will be responsible for Leadership & team establishment Set up and lead the newly established Ops AI Enablement team, including Senior AI Process Specialists and selected technical profiles Define ways of working, roles, and collaboration model across Operations, CoE, Data, and technical enablement Act as a people leader for the Ops AI Enablement team, fostering effective collaboration, clarity of ownership, and continuous learning AI enablement setup & roadmap ownership Play a key role in setting up the Ops AI Enablement team, including defining ways of working, interfaces to CoE, and collaboration with Operations leadership Define and maintain the AI roadmap for Operations, aligned with Ops strategy, priorities, and maturity AI portfolio ownership & prioritisation Own the Ops AI innovation funnel and backlog, including intake, prioritisation, and sequencing of AI initiatives Translate operational challenges into clearly scoped AI use cases with defined value hypotheses Balance business value, feasibility, and risk when prioritising initiatives Value tracking and benefits realisation Own the benefits tracking framework for Ops AI initiatives: define metrics, measurement methodology, and reporting cadence Report AI value outcomes in regular business reviews, ensuring accountability for results across the Operations leadership team Proactively flag initiatives that are underperforming and drive corrective action Adoption, change & stakeholder leadership Act as a critical link between complex technical AI possibilities and senior business leadership, providing clarity and actionable insights. Act as a key driver of AI adoption in Operations, ensuring AI solutions are embedded into day‑to‑day workflows Partner with Business Transformation to support change management, training, and communication Serve as the primary interface between Operations leadership, delivery teams, and technical enablement roles Champion AI‑enabled ways of working and help build an AI‑ready culture in Operations