Senior Manager Generative AI & Innovation Lead

Position Title: Senior Manager Generative AI & Innovation Lead Location: Mumbai Department: Data Science, AI & Innovation Job Summary We are looking for a forward-thinking and execution-focused Generative AI & Innovation Lead to drive AI-led transformation in the lending industry. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for identifying, prototyping, and scaling cutting-edge generative AI solutions that enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and streamline business processes across the organization. This position is ideal for a passionate innovator who understands the rapidly evolving AI landscape and can bridge the gap between advanced technologies and real-world business needs particularly in financial services. Key Responsibilities Strategic Innovation Leadership Lead AI innovation initiatives by identifying high-impact generative AI use cases across the lending value chain. Develop and own the roadmap for generative AI adoption aligned with key business objectives. Act as a catalyst for organization-wide transformation through AI-powered solutions. Technology & Ecosystem Awareness Stay on top of the latest advancements in LLMs, multimodal AI models, and agentic frameworks. Evaluate enterprise platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, and open-source alternatives. Build internal awareness of emerging technologies and their potential applications. Competitive & Market Intelligence Benchmark AI adoption in financial services and lending industries. Analyze competitor strategies and identify whitespace opportunities and unmet customer needs. Use Case Development & Experimentation Collaborate with business, data science, and tech teams to prioritize and validate high-impact use cases. Rapidly design and develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) with measurable success metrics. Scale validated solutions into production with focus on usability, scalability, and business ROI. Agile & Lean Execution Foster a fail-fast, learn-fast culture with cost-efficient experimentation. Promote lean innovation and lead internal evangelism for AI-driven transformation. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, data science, product, compliance, and legal teams for ethical, scalable deployment. Ensure adherence to governance standards, including explainability, fairness, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus. 2+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 1 year hands-on in Generative AI. Proven track record of leading innovation or AI-driven initiatives, preferably in lending or financial services. Deep understanding of the lending lifecycle, including underwriting, collections, risk models, and regulatory frameworks. Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Mistral, LLaMA), embedding models, prompt engineering, and vector databases. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and orchestration tools like LangChain, Haystack. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills Experience with synthetic data generation, document AI, conversational AI, or autonomous agents. Understanding of ethical AI, privacy laws, and compliance standards in financial services. Exposure to startups or intrapreneurial roles in launching new AI products or platforms. Qualification : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus