Head of Data & AI Practice, New York

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow the Data & AI practice, defining offerings, go-to-market strategy, and delivery standards
• Partner with clients to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and drive business outcomes through data and AI
• Actively contribute to pre-sales efforts - solutioning, proposals, client presentations, and deal support
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Lead cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML
• Collaborate with sales and account teams to expand existing engagements and win new business
• Stay current on industry trends and bring innovative ideas to clients and internal teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in data, analytics, and AI, with a mix of hands-on and leadership exposure
• Background in consulting or client-facing environments (not necessarily exclusively consulting)
• Proven involvement in pre-sales activities, including shaping solutions and supporting deals
• Experience working with financial services, capital markets, or similar industries is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of modern data platforms, AI/ML, and data architecture
• Leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior clients

Why Lab49?

• Established partner for most financial institutions on Wall Street
• Broad and intense exposure to a variety of challenges
• Accelerates career growth
• Competitive benefits package including discretionary bonus, paid holidays, 401(k), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional benefits such as life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more
• Commitment to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY