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AI Innovation Specialist

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

 

We are seeking an AI Innovation Specialist to join our Financial Services Business Unit. This is a client-facing AI role focused on turning business problems into working solutions quickly. The Innovation Specialist combines domain knowledge, hands-on AI experience, 0-to-1 product delivery, and product management skills, with the ability to build directly using modern AI development tools. The role requires experience with spec-driven development using tools such as Claude and Windsurf, and the ability to rapidly turn requirements into functional prototypes and working products as the AI landscape evolves. Success in this role means moving quickly from a client problem to a credible working prototype, building confidence with stakeholders, and identifying practical paths to implementation.

 

What you will do

  • Work with clients to understand the business problem, domain context and expected outcome.
  • Identify where AI can add value and recommend the right tools, models and approach.
  • Build working prototypes quickly using Claude, OpenAI, Gemini and other relevant AI tools.
  • Create agentic workflows, multi-agent system prototypes, RAG solutions and other AI patterns where they fit the use case.
  • Run demos, explain trade-offs, create KPIs and adjust the solution based on client feedback.
  • Work through ambiguity, changing requirements and practical client constraints.
  • Hand off successful prototypes with clear architecture, governance and observability requirements to be production ready.

 

What we are looking for

  • Currently operating as a Product Owner or AI Lead with multiple AI products in production, including ownership of adoption, KPIs, and business impact measurement.
  • Has a background in AI or software engineering and strong hands-on AI experience with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
  • Understanding of the AI market, including leading models, platforms and emerging tools.
  • Ability to engage in technical conversations with client, stakeholders driving to a solution.
  • Experience building multi-agent system prototypes, demos or AI-enabled applications using one or more major AI platforms.
  • Banking or Insurance experience with enough domain depth to engage credibly with business stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and AI storytelling skills across executive, business and technical audiences.
  • Comfort moving between client conversations, solution design and hands-on prototyping.
  • Strong judgment on when to prototype, when to simplify and when a use case is ready for implementation.

 

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 140,000 - 180,000

 

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

 

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

 

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

 

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

 

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

 

 

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

 

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

 

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

 

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Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States.  http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

 

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

 

Ref. code:  571876
Posted on:  Oct 21, 2026
Experience Level:  Experienced Professionals
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

New York, NY, US

Brand:  Capgemini
Professional Community:  Software Engineering


Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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