Director, Generative AI Solutions Architect

About the Role

Alvarez & Marsal is expanding its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – Generative AI team. As a leading independent global professional services firm, A&M specializes in turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services, with over 7,000 professionals in 40 locations. The PEPI practice focuses on serving upper middle market and large-cap private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies, ranging from $50 million to $1 billion plus.

A&M is developing a cutting-edge Generative AI tool to streamline analysis and research by automating data analysis, identifying opportunities, and facilitating interactive data search. This platform aims to enhance private equity decision-making through advanced AI techniques, transforming complex use case scenarios into streamlined, insightful processes. Joining the Generative AI team offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of Generative AI technology and its application in the private equity industry.

Responsibilities

As a Director, Generative AI Solutions Architect, you will lead the development of an innovative Generative AI platform supporting analysis and research in the private equity space. This role involves close collaboration with the team to define specific needs and goals for the tool, establish use cases, refine the pattern recognition framework, co-develop datasets, customize for optimal performance, and maintain ongoing collaboration throughout the development process. Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute expertise to train, refine, and enhance the pattern recognition capabilities of the Generative AI tool, improving its accuracy and relevance.
• Work with consulting staff to outline various use cases for the Generative AI tool, shaping its training, fine-tuning, development, and functionality to support a broad range of investor diligence scenarios.
• Co-develop and maintain a comprehensive dataset of issues, findings, and recommendations from past projects to inform the Generative AI tool's decision-making capabilities and implement training.
• Customize the AI tool for optimal performance, tailoring its features and capabilities to the unique context and requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the team to identify and define the specific requirements for the Generative AI tool, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and the needs of private equity clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in AI, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a minimum of two years specializing in AI solutions development, implementation, and customization.
• Expertise in AI model training and fine-tuning.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with C-suite executives.
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Previous experience in strategy and change management, ideally gained in a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Flexibility to travel at least 50% of the time.