Principal Industry Lead (Banking/Insurance) (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Heidelberg, Berlin, Munich

Overview

We are looking for a highly specialized Industry Black Belt for Banking/Insurance, who will serve as both an advocate and evangelist within a specific sector. This role demands a profound understanding of the designated industry, combined with an expert ability to translate AI technology into tangible business impacts. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader, capable of forging strong relationships, identifying industry-specific challenges, and articulating how our AI solutions can drive transformation and value.

Your responsibilities

Become the go-to expert and thought leader for Banking/Insurance, maintaining a deep understanding of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Develop and implement strategies to evangelize our solutions within the industry, demonstrating their impact and value proposition.
Forge and nurture strong relationships with industry stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry groups, to establish our brand as a leader in solutions for Banking/Insurance.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to tailor solutions that meet the specific needs and challenges of the industry, ensuring they deliver maximum business impact.
Lead educational and advocacy initiatives, such as speaking engagements, workshops, and whitepapers, to increase industry awareness and adoption of our technologies.
Provide strategic insights to the company leadership on industry trends, competitive landscape, and potential growth opportunities.
Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to support sales initiatives, including developing industry-specific sales collateral and case studies.
Monitor and report on the performance of industry-specific initiatives, using data-driven insights to refine and enhance strategies.

Your profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to Banking/Insurance, Business, or Technology. Additional qualifications in AI or Data Science are highly advantageous.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Banking/Insurance, with a deep understanding of its dynamics, regulatory environment, and key business drivers.
Proven experience in a role requiring the translation of technology solutions into business value, preferably with exposure to AI or related technologies.
Strong network within Banking/Insurance, with a track record of building and maintaining high-level relationships.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop and execute industry-specific strategies.
Demonstrated leadership and influence in driving initiatives and gaining buy-in across various stakeholder groups.
Ability to travel as needed to engage with clients, attend industry events, and support sales and marketing efforts.

What you can expect from us

Become part of an AI revolution
30 Days of paid vacation
Flexible working hours
Join a dynamic start-up and a rapidly growing team
Work with international industry and science experts
Take on responsibility and shape our company and technology
Regular team events

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About us

Aleph Alpha was founded in 2019 with the mission to research and build the foundational technology for an era of strong AI. The team of international scientists, engineers, and innovators researches, develops, and deploys transformative AI like large language and multimodal models and runs the fastest European commercial AI cluster. Its generative AI solutions are the only choice for enterprises and governmental institutions seeking to retain independence, secure their data, and build trustworthy solutions.

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Hiring And Collaboration

We need the right people on our mission to revolutionize Europe with our technology. Our team values a result-oriented, open-minded working environment and reliable and committed colleagues. We care more about talent and purpose than formal education.