AI STRATEGIST OPPORTUNITY AT STANFORD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION!

We’re on a mission to improve financial lives! If you’re a high-energy, compassionate, and collaborative individual with a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to consider joining our SFCU team! Members really do come first at Stanford FCU because we’re non-profit and owned by our members. Our members work for Stanford University or some of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley—and we provide them with the most generous financial benefits in our industry.
Stanford FCU is a $4 billion company with a global reach of over 88,000 members in 90 countries and growing! Come grow with us and see what it’s like to work for a Bay Area Top Workplace. As our CEO says, “we work hard, and we play hard”, and we need your help to improve even more financial lives!
At Stanford Federal Credit Union, we empower our members with exceptional financial services rooted in community, trust, and innovation. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), we aim to transform member experiences, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth. We are seeking a visionary AI Strategist to lead this exciting journey and help shape the future of our credit union.
The AI Strategist will lead Stanford Federal Credit Union’s AI vision, developing and executing a strategy to integrate AI technologies, including generative AI, to enhance member experiences, streamline operations, and mitigate risks. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will identify high-impact AI opportunities, build a roadmap for implementation, and drive digital transformation. We seek a strategic thinker with expertise in AI, a passion for financial services, and the ability to inspire change.

Develop AI Strategy:

• Craft a bold AI vision aligned with Stanford Federal Credit Union’s mission to enhance member services, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Identify high-impact AI opportunities, such as personalized financial products, fraud detection, and automated member support.

Build and Execute Roadmap:

• Develop a prioritized AI implementation roadmap based on feasibility, impact, and business goals.
• Define KPIs to measure success and track project outcomes.

Assess and Innovate:

• Evaluate data assets, technology infrastructure, and processes to ensure readiness for AI integration.
• Collaborate with teams to identify AI use cases that solve business challenges or create new opportunities.
• Stay abreast of AI trends and innovations to recommend cutting-edge solutions.

Lead Collaboration and Change:

• Partner with leadership, IT, marketing, risk, and member services to align AI initiatives with organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation through training, workshops, and clear communication about AI’s benefits and ethical use.

Ensure Compliance and Ethics:

• Ensure AI initiatives comply with financial regulations, data privacy laws (e.g., FCRA, GDPR, CCPA), and internal policies.
• Establish frameworks to address AI ethics, including bias, transparency, and accountability.

Manage Partnerships and Projects:

• Oversee relationships with AI vendors, consultants, and partners to bring innovative solutions to the credit union.
• Provide strategic oversight for AI projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results.