Lead - AI Enablement & Finance Transformation at Ameriprise Financial in Noida

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About Our Company Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP. Job Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated AI Enablement Consultant – Controllership Systems to join our Finance Systems and Controllership organization. The candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and enabling Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities across Workday, Frontier, and other enterprise platforms while helping drive innovation and operational efficiency within the Controllership organization. The role requires a combination of business process expertise, technology enablement, AI solution evaluation, change management, and stakeholder engagement. The consultant will work closely with Controllership leaders, Finance Systems teams, Accounting Operations, Technology partners, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI can improve productivity, reduce manual effort, enhance controls, and accelerate decision-making. The successful candidate should have practical experience with Workday Finance, Frontier, financial processes, emerging AI technologies, and enterprise productivity tools. The individual will serve as a bridge between business needs and technology capabilities, helping translate AI innovations into measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Drive AI strategy and adoption across Controllership and Finance Systems. Evaluate AI capabilities across Workday, Frontier, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise platforms. Identify and implement AI and automation opportunities across key Finance processes. Lead AI pilots, proof-of-concepts, and business case assessments to validate business value. Partner with business and technology teams to drive process transformation and continuous improvement. Ensure AI solutions align with governance, security, risk, and compliance requirements. Drive user adoption and value realization through training, best practices, KPIs, and leadership reporting. Required Qualification Understanding of AI, Generative AI, intelligent automation, and emerging enterprise technologies. 5-7 years of Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, or related AI technologies. Experience with enterprise AI/productivity tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Power Automate. Ability to identify AI and automation opportunities, evaluate business value, and translate business requirements into practical solutions. Strong business process analysis and continuous improvement skills, with a focus on efficiency, controls, and user experience. Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Technology, Risk, Audit, and Compliance. Understanding of AI governance, security, risk, and responsible AI principles. Strong communication, presentation, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to lead proof-of-concepts, pilots, workshops, and solution evaluations and communicate outcomes to leadership. Preferred Qualification Experience supporting Workday Financials implementations or enhan