AI Specialist
Open Systems Technologies
New York, NY
Compensation: $140-180k
Candidates must be local; No relocation
This is a full-time opportunity; No c2c/3rd parties
This person will not be coding, but should come from a technical background.
Responsibilities:
- Remaining current in the AI domain from a technology perspective, including toolsets, platforms, and frameworks, and providing regular insights to the AI Committee and firm leadership.
- Providing technical guidance on the development and execution of AI solutions to support firm's business strategy.
- Collaborating with the AI Governance Officer and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
- Developing training and communications to improve AI awareness across technology and business teams.
- Supporting AI-related project design and delivery, including assessments of third-party vendors and tooling for each use case.
- Working closely with the solution architecture and engineering teams to ensure that AI solutions are technically sound and aligned with firm architecture standards.
- Participating in troubleshooting and incident resolution processes related to AI technologies.
- Supporting AI governance during project execution, including technical controls and compliance with firm risk standards.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in technology strategy, innovation, or architecture roles, ideally with exposure to AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
- Strong understanding of the evolving AI ecosystem and emerging technologies relevant to the financial services industry.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks and toolsets including cloud-based ML platforms, open-source libraries, and vendor ecosystems.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing AI architectures or integrating AI products.
- Ability to evaluate third-party solutions and provide recommendations based on performance, integration complexity, and risk.
- Solid understanding of regulatory expectations and industry frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, UK/EU AI Act, and ISO standards.
- Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work across business and technology functions.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Passion for responsible AI innovation and a continuous learning mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Relevant technical certifications in architecture, cloud, or AI/ML platforms are desirable.
- Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and technology risk standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is highly desirable.
About the Company
Open Systems Technologies
At OST, we’re a bit like what you may call a machine, but with a more human touch. Day in and day out for the last 28 years we’ve been more than just a staffing company. Throughout this time we’ve built relationships, we’ve grown together internally and externally, and have created a system that allows us to personally cater to the needs of our clients and candidates. As we celebrate this occasion, it important to note that for us, 28 years is more than just a number or an anniversary. It is 28 years of relationships, 28 years of trust, and 28 years of total reliability. We’ve been a mentor for some, a team builder for others, but most importantly we’ve been there. We know there is no substitute for experience, so let us help you navigate through the ever changing web of talent.
Operating in a crowded marketplace, we have succeeded by staying ahead of the curve. No two projects are the same, and neither are our solutions. We’ve got the connections. We know the people. We have the opportunities. How soon can you start?