AI Solutions Director - Investment Operations

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

$225K — $265K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years in operations, business transformation, or related fields.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience with AI, automation, and workflow solutions.
  • Strong understanding of operational processes.
  • Exceptional skills in stakeholder management and communication.
  • Ability to convert business challenges into actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to identify workflow issues and improve efficiency.
  • Analyze current processes for AI transformation opportunities.
  • Facilitate workshops to discover impactful AI use cases.
  • Build and prioritize a portfolio of AI initiative opportunities.
  • Define objectives and metrics for AI projects.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on AI technology applications.
  • Evaluate internal solutions and vendors for AI needs.
  • Lead pilots to confirm business value and ensure user adoption.
  • Design implementation strategies and frameworks for AI solutions.
  • Oversee full deployment of AI initiatives within the organization.

Benefits

  • Training and development programs to enhance skills.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Access to a supportive, innovative work culture.
  • Potential for performance-based incentive bonuses.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The AI Solutions Director will lead the identification, evaluation, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that transform workflows, improve productivity, and drive operational excellence across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of business operations, technology, and innovation, partnering closely with business leaders, operational teams, and technology stakeholders to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions. The ideal candidate combines experience in operations, workflow transformation, product management, and change leadership, with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to deliver measurable business impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Workflow Transformation & Opportunity Identification
  • Partner with business and operational teams to understand workflows, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Analyze current-state processes and identify opportunities for AI-enabled transformation, automation, and workflow redesign.
  • Facilitate workshops and working sessions to uncover high-impact use cases.
  • Develop and maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI opportunities across business functions.
  • Define business objectives, success metrics, and expected value for proposed initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on the practical application of AI technologies.

AI Solution Evaluation & Deployment
  • Evaluate internal capabilities, vendor solutions, and emerging AI technologies against business requirements.
  • Partner with technology, data, risk, compliance, and legal teams to assess feasibility and governance considerations.
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs to validate business value and user adoption.
  • Build business cases, implementation plans, and value realization frameworks.
  • Oversee deployment of AI solutions from pilot through enterprise adoption.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and delivery.
  • Establish governance, controls, and operating models that support responsible AI deployment.

Adoption, Change Management & Value Realization
  • Partner with functional leaders to embed AI capabilities into operating procedures and workflows.
  • Establish training, communication, and change management programs to support successful adoption.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators, productivity gains, and business outcomes.
  • Collect user feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and expansion.
  • Create repeatable frameworks and best practices for AI solution deployment across the organization.
  • Stay informed on emerging AI trends and identify new opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness.


Qualifications & Experience

Required
  • 8-10+ years of experience in operations, business transformation, product management, consulting, process improvement, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.
  • Experience implementing technology, automation, workflow, or AI-enabled solutions.
  • Strong understanding of operational processes and workflow design.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Proven ability to translate business challenges into scalable solutions.
  • Experience driving organizational change and user adoption.


Preferred
  • Experience in financial services, asset management, banking, insurance, or enterprise operations environments.
  • Background in AI, GenAI, workflow orchestration, automation, or digital transformation programs.
  • Product management or enterprise platform experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or related certifications.
  • Experience working across business, technology, data, and operations teams.


Pay Range
225,000 - 265,000

The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

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