Global Banks Race to Hire Chief AI Officers as Demand for Talent Surges
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Rthvika Suvarna
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Summary
Global banks including HSBC, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Lloyds Banking Group are rapidly hiring Chief AI Officers—a role that barely existed a year ago—with salaries reaching nearly $3.5 million. However, those in the position predict the role may be short-lived as the field evolves quickly and talent is frequently poached by competitors.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBanks from Sydney to London are racing to fill the senior role of chief AI officer, a job that barely existed a year ago.
Those in the position, however, say it might not be around for long.
The jobs can command salaries of nearly $3.5 million per year and come with relatively hard to find skill sets, forcing firms to often lure bankers from their competitors.
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