AI Architect (ODS)

Openbank Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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Country : Spain

Open Digital Services is the software development company of Santander Group powering the next generation of banks by creating innovative banking products and implementing them in collaboration with Santander Group Affiliates.

Santander Group is one of the world's largest financial institutions and the Eurozone's leader, we're committed to being the best Digital Bank with Branches in the industry.

Our mission at ODS is to design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology. Openbank, our flagship partner, is where we develop our most advanced concepts first. Be part of our Best-in-Class team and help us create unique value for our customers!

Join us to tackle exciting tech challenges in an agile environment, benefiting from learning, growth, and local and international career opportunities in a modern, diverse setting.

As an AI Architect, you will lead the strategic design, development, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that drive business value across AI Tech Team. This role plays a critical part in the AI transformation agenda spearheading the application of cutting-edge AI technologies, including Generative AI (GenAI), to enhance client experience, unlock new growth opportunities, and improve operational efficiency.

You will operate, working in close collaboration with business leaders, scientist teams, and technology partners to deliver innovative and responsible AI at scale. This role provides an excellent opportunity to influence and shape the strategic agenda for AI adoption and spearhead the deployment of Santander's AI products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define and execute a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business objectives and Santander’s enterprise AI roadmap
• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI / GenAI use cases across the value chain (e.g., hyper-personalization, intelligent automation, risk management, investment advisory)
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI / ML solutions, ensuring business relevance and measurable outcomes
• Guide cross-functional teams through AI project lifecycles—from ideation and experimentation to industrialization and continuous improvement
• Supervise the development and maintenance of predictive models and advanced analytics capabilities
• Oversee AI research, proof-of-concept development, and technology prototyping, with a focus on innovation and rapid iteration
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with ethical, regulatory, and data privacy standards
• Build strategic partnerships with external AI vendors, cloud providers, and academic / research institutions
• Act as an internal thought leader and ambassador for AI adoption across the organization

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What do we offer?

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!

Openbank / ODS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Bank, S.A. / Open Digital Services, S.L. with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.

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