Director, AI Financial Health Strategy

Position: Director, AI for Financial Health Strategy

Location: Chicago, Washington D.C., or remote

Job : 494

# of Openings: 1

Director, AI for Financial Health Strategy

Full-Time, 18-Month Engagement with Full Benefits

At the Financial Health Network, we have always harnessed the power of technology in service of our mission, improving financial health for all. As the landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, it presents a tremendous opportunity to deliver personalized, real-time, and scalable financial guidance to the millions of consumers living paycheck to paycheck. Within our  strategic plan, we have prioritized advancing AI as a navigator for the financially vulnerable.

We are now seeking visionary expertise and leadership to lead and drive our efforts in AI and financial advice, specifically to explore the potential, inform the design, and help scale AI navigation tools that empower the financially vulnerable.

The Director of AI for Financial Health is a full-time, fixed-term leadership position structured as an 18-month engagement with full employee benefits. An extension or conversion to a permanent role may be considered based on organizational needs and mutual agreement at the conclusion of the initial term.

The Director will lead the development and execution of Financial Health Network’s strategic priority to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing financial health through innovative financial advice solutions. This leader will oversee insight generation, strategy development, external partnerships, fundraising, and project implementation to drive this priority forward. The Director will serve as a member of the Program Team (PT) and report to the Chief Program Officer (CPO).

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Public Policy, Social Science, Economics, Computer Science, or relevant field required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience

Chicago IL, Washington DC, or Remote

$130,000- $140,000 (Annual) The skills and experience of qualified candidates will determine the exact compensation for which this job is filled.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including working at the intersection of technology and financial health. Experience in designing, marketing, and/or evaluating AI tools.
• Expertise in AI systems and knowledge of design principles (i.e., natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, predictive analytics, personalization) paired with subject matter knowledge in consumer finance, financial health, or financial inclusion, and a strong grounding in ethical AI practices, including data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and fairness.
• Demonstrated ability to translate the role of technology into practical solutions to advance financial health.
• Ability to build and leverage a strong network across the AI and financial services landscape, including with technology companies, nonprofits, and funders, resulting in innovative, scalable solutions and new opportunities for partnerships, business development, and grants.
• Comfortable using industry knowledge, consumer and provider insights, and data to make strategic recommendations for action.
• Excellent communicator with advanced executive presentation skills; can translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including executives, funders, and external partners.

• Experience mentoring and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in business development and/or fundraising.

Strategy development and execution

• Be a strategic thought leader, connecting emerging technology trends to our mission and organizational goals (OKRs).
• Lead and refine our strategy on AI and financial advice, in close partnership with the Chief Program Officer and other senior leaders.
• Oversee the execution and ensure the quality delivery of our AI initiative(s), in collaboration with other Program or Research Team colleagues.
• Partner with colleagues across FHN to gather input and engage members and external partners in advancing our AI work.
• Apply AI expertise internally to enhance operational…