Director, Head of Applied AI

Main Purpose of the Role

Senior leadership role responsible for translating AI potential into measurable business outcomes across multiple business areas.

AI Vision & Strategy

Define and own the EMEA Technology Applied AI strategy, aligned to MUFG's global technology and business priorities. Identify, evaluate, and prioritise AI opportunities across the division. Ensure the vision and strategy are articulated across the region and the wider MUFG group.

Organisational Build‑Out & Leadership

Build and develop Applied AI as a core organisational capability within the EMEA Technology function. Establish operating models, delivery frameworks, and career pathways that attract and retain top AI talent. Foster a culture of rigorous experimentation, rapid productisation, and clear business accountability.

Applied AI Delivery

Oversee the design and delivery of production AI systems – agentic workflows, LLM‑powered co‑pilots, ML inference ...