Job Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.
About the team
FIS’ Banking Solutions segment serves community, regional, and global banks, credit unions and commercial lenders, government institutions, corporations, and more. Its solutions allow our clients to borrow, save, pay and invest, and they range across core processing, digital channels, card and loyalty, fraud and risk management, small business and corporate treasury, wealth and retirement, back office, and more.
What you will be doing
As the Head of Data & AI Solutions for the Core Banking division, you will be a dynamic and strategic leader shaping and commercializing FIS’ Data & AI offerings across Core Banking products. Reporting to the SVP Division Executive, Core Banking, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered capabilities that transform how banks operate, serve customers, and manage risk. You will be responsible for defining the product vision and roadmap for AI and data-driven solutions embedded in core platforms like IBS, Horizon, and MBP, with a focus on common data standards, agentic experiences, automation, and predictive insights.
This is a high-impact role that requires deep technical fluency, strong product instincts, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, data science, and business stakeholders. This role will also work closely with FIS’ Chief Data & AI Officer to ensure solutions are aligned with the enterprise technology principals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with clients in order to maximize their value from Data & AI solutions, whether that’s helping to understand customers better, building stronger relationships, automating complex tasks, or improving customer service.
You will own the PnL for Data & AI Core Banking Solutions and manage a small direct team, whilst orchestrating the broader organisation via matrix leadership in order to win as one team.
Key responsibilities include:
Product Strategy & Vision:
• Define and evolve the Data & AI product strategy for Core Banking, aligned with FIS’ modernization and growth objectives
Use Case Development:
• Identify, validate, and prioritize AI use cases across operational efficiency, client experience, and compliance — e.g., onboarding automation and predictive servicing
Roadmap Ownership:
• Build and manage a multi-year roadmap for data and AI capabilities, including operational data store, GenAI, agentic assistants, and embedded analytics
Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Partner across product, engineering, data science, and platform teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and client success to ensure adoption and impact
Client Engagement:
• Serve as the voice of the customer, engaging directly with banks to understand needs, gather feedback, and validate solutions
Data Strategy Alignment:
• Work closely with the Enterprise Data & AI team to ensure alignment with FIS’ unified data architecture, governance, and model development standards
PnL Ownership:
• Management of the existing revenue stream, with responsibility for meeting financial targets and growing revenue channels
Thought Leadership:
• Build and maintain strong client and industry relationships by regularly engaging in industry forums, one-on-one executive meetings, participating in user group and advisory board sessions, and championing transitions to strategic platforms to drive growth through retention and new sales efforts
What you bring
• Substantial experience leading Data & AI products within the financial services domain
• Proven go-to-market track record, with skilled PnL management, knowing which levers to pull to grow revenue streams
• Strong technical understanding of Data & AI use cases, and how it can transform client workstreams
• A client facing executive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical solutions into relatable business outcomes
What we offer you
You’ll be at the forefront of FIS’ transformation, helping regional and community banks harness the power of AI to modernize operations, personalize customer experiences and drive growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of banking through data and innovation, including:
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
• A fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect
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Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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