February 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Which Banks Are Winning AI Adoption?
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the financial sector, the gap between leading and lagging banks is becoming more evident. But what does this mean for hiring, innovation, and the future of financial services?
In the latest episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, host Jesse Skaff is joined by Alexandra Mousavizadeh, CEO and Co-Founder of Evident, to explore how AI is revolutionizing banking. With Alexandra's extensive experience in financial services indexing and rating, she provides an insider’s perspective on which banks are ahead in AI adoption—and what that means for talent and business strategies.
AI's impact on banking and hiring trends
This episode also covers how banks are leveraging AI for research, data utilization, and operational efficiency. With large language models (LLMs) gaining traction, financial institutions are exploring ways to integrate AI into decision-making and client services. However, with all the hype surrounding AI, what’s truly transformative—and what’s overblown?
The future of AI in financial services
From talent acquisition to risk management, the impact of artificial intelligence in banking extends far beyond automation. Alexandra provides insights into the practical applications of AI in financial services and when we can expect full-scale integration.
Whether you’re a hiring manager looking to stay ahead of AI-driven changes or a finance professional wondering how AI will shape your career, this podcast episode offers valuable perspectives on what’s next in banking.
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