Head Forward Deployed Engineering , 80-100 %
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Location
- Zürich
- First posted
Head Forward Deployed Engineering (m/f/d), 80-100 %
About us
LGT is the world's largest private banking and asset management group owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we impress you with many years of experience in managing large fortunes.
Your area of responsibility
LGT is looking for an experienced leader to lead and further develop the Forward Deployed Engineering Capability within the growing AI team. In this role, you will shape how AI creates measurable business value at LGT and lead a distributed team of Forward Deployed Engineers in London, Zürich and Hong Kong. Together with your team, you will identify high-impact use cases, translate business requirements into practical AI solutions, and ensure successful implementation in complex corporate environments. You will define LGT's Forward-Deployed-Engineering approach and transition pilot projects into scalable, sustainable results.
Your tasks:
Leading and further developing LGT's Forward-Deployed-Engineering Capability, including a distributed team in London, Zürich and Hong Kong
Definition of vision, mandate, operating model, delivery standards and ways of working in close coordination with AI, technology and business management
Building, coaching and scaling a high-performance team with a focus on cross-regional collaboration, uniform quality standards, ownership, learning and responsible innovation
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders in the business units and support functions to identify priority workflows, pain points and opportunities where AI can create measurable value
Responsibility for a portfolio of AI use cases throughout the entire lifecycle - from prioritization and scoping to prototyping, implementation and rollout to continuous optimization
Ensuring that AI Agents and AI-supported workflows fit real business processes, enterprise requirements and regulatory specifications
Establishing clear mechanisms for measuring adoption, performance and business impact as well as for ongoing optimization together with business and technology stakeholders
Your profile
University degree in computer science, engineering, data science, business informatics, innovation management or a related field
Several years of experience at the interface of business and technology, including leading complex transformation initiatives or client-facing technical organizations
Proven ability to lead, develop and scale high-performance cross-functional or distributed teams across locations, cultures and time zones in an international environment
Strong understanding of business processes and stakeholder needs as well as the necessary credibility, communication and persuasion skills in dealing with senior business leaders, internal clients and technical teams
Sound practical understanding of modern AI systems and agentic workflows as well as experience in translating business requirements into workable technology solutions for complex enterprise environments
Good understanding of the requirements of a regulated environment, ideally combined with experience in the financial services sector
Very good English and German skills; additional languages relevant to LGT locations are an advantage
Good judgment, high ownership and a pragmatic, results-oriented working style as well as the ability to analyze complex workflows, reduce ambiguity, effectively prioritize and connect strategic direction with operational implementation
Please note that no applications via recruitment agencies will be considered for this position.
Benefits at LGT
A great place to work - a great place to have impact: LGT promotes the diversity of its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driver for a great workplace and offers the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. Therefore, our employees can also benefit from many additional benefits.
Family and career
Flexible working models
Sabbaticals
At least 25 days of annual leave, depending on age
Options for paid special leave
Maternity and paternity leave, possibilities for additional parental leave
Additional childcare allowance for children in external care up to 12 years
Grow together
Internal courses
External courses at the Liechtenstein Academy
Support for external education and training
Coaching and mentoring programs
International assignments
Intrapreneurship program
Discounts and advantages
Discounts on LGT banking products and services
Co-investments at LGT
Discounts on health and property insurance
Pension plan with individual options
Various initiatives to promote mobility/e-mobility
Recognition of important life events
Your health
Wellness and health programs
Subsidized fitness and yoga courses
Healthy meals
Daily fresh fruit
Feel addressed? Then simply fill out the online application. We look forward to meeting you.
Contact
Gantenbein
Head HR Recruiting & Employer Branding
LGT Gruppe Holding AG
+423 (235) 1697 jpid9a88060jm jit0727jm jiy26jm
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