Director AI, Automation & Data

Role overview:
The Director - AI, Automation and Data, is a senior global leadership role with responsibility for leading the strategic vision, delivery oversight and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI associated data initiatives across MUFG Corporate Markets. The role holder will embed AI as a trusted, value-generating capability, ensuring responsible data use and compliance with regulatory, ethical and organisational standards, including data privacy and modal bias.

Working in partnership with key vendors, business, Technology, Operations, legal, Information Security and Risk teams, the Director will champion scalable AI-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, unlocking personalised services and supporting innovation. In addition, the Director will lead the enterprise data agenda, overseeing data governance, platform strategy and advanced analytics maturity.

The UK Director will ideally be based in one of our stunning central locations in Leeds or London on a hybrid basis, with a requirement to travel globally at times.

Your key deliverables will be:

• Defining and evolving MPMS's Group AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory obligations and ethical principles
• Driving enterprise-wide prioritisation and execution of AI initiatives that deliver measurable value to operations, customer experience and risk management
• Establishing a scalable and compliant AI operating model, including demand intake, capability build, governance, risk management and change enablement
• Overseeing enterprise data management, which include data platform architecture, master data governance and data lifecycle controls
• Driving the development of advanced analytics, data science models and business intelligence capabilities in alignment with strategic business needs
• Partnering with business leaders to translate AI and data opportunities into tangible commercial and service outcomes
• Leading the enterprise data agenda, overseeing data governance, platform strategy and advanced analytics maturity
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on AI and data matters, in addition to representing MPMS externally in regulatory, vendor and industry forums related to AI and data innovation
• Fostering a strong community of practice across technology, data and business domains to build awareness, capability and adoption of AI, whilst leading and inspiring teams and role-modelling MOMS values
• Establishing governance forums and control mechanisms to ensure AI and data use complies with global and local regulatory frameworks (e.g. APRA, GDPR, SEBI)
• Overseeing AI risk assessments and model validation processes to ensure the robustness and integrity of algorithms

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

What you need:

• Experience within financial services or regulated industries, with over 10 years' of experience in enterprise data, analytics or AI leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in leading strategic initiatives, managing operations and implementing governance frameworks
• A demonstrable track record of delivering scalable AI/ML solutions with business impact and experience setting a long-term vision and roadmap for AI and data in line with business strategy
• A strong understanding of data governance frameworks, privacy law and AI ethics
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS) and modern data tooling
• Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and an exceptional ability to influence senior stakeholders, facilitating consensus and aligning teams towards a common vision
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences at a variety of levels
• Proven capability to lead teams, influence executives and drive organisational change
• Demonstrable understanding of regulatory obligations and ethical considerations in AI and data use

Benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave, a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Structure Bonus Scheme
• Medical insurance
• Life Assurance

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, employee share plans, and digital and print communications. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.

Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Servicesjourney and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 13829
• Job Category Technology
• Posting Date 10/24/2025, 04:51 PM
• Locations 51 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ, GB Central Square, Leeds , LS1 4DL, GB