AI Readiness Consultant

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New York / $65 - $80 hour

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Salary

RATE:

$65 - $80

Location

LOCATION

New York

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Job Title
AI SME / AI Readiness Expert (Contract)

Intro Harnham
Harnham is supporting a senior AI advisory engagement for a consulting‑led enterprise transformation project. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, governance, and executive decision‑making.

Intro client
You will advise a large, regulated financial organization at a pivotal moment in its AI journey. The initiative has strong executive sponsorship and high visibility across the business.

Role Details

  • Role type: AI SME / AI Readiness Expert (Strategic Advisory)
  • Location: Remote, EST hours (occasional office visits in NYC optional)
  • Contract length: Initial 4 months with potential extension
  • Utilization: Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Intro to role
This is a senior advisory role focused on understanding current AI maturity and defining a practical path forward. You will evaluate capabilities, benchmark against peer institutions, and help leadership make informed decisions on AI investment and delivery. The environment is heavily regulated, with tight controls around data and model usage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess current enterprise AI maturity across people, process, and technology.
  • Build enterprise‑level AI readiness assessments and roadmaps.
  • Benchmark AI capabilities against peer European banking institutions.
  • Advise senior leadership on compliant AI implementation approaches.
  • Translate regulatory constraints into practical delivery guidance.
  • Support executive decision‑making with clear, structured recommendations.
Requirements: Must have
  • Senior‑level experience advising on AI strategy or AI readiness.
  • Strong understanding of AI governance, risk, and regulatory constraints.
  • Experience working with large, regulated financial services organizations.
  • Proven ability to present and influence C‑suite or executive leadership.
  • Structured approach to maturity assessments and roadmapping.
Nice to have
  • Direct exposure to European or French banking environments.
  • Experience working alongside COO‑led or enterprise transformation projects.

CONTACT

Devin Klein

Recruitment Consultant

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