JPMorgan Chase & Co. is hiring Tahir Zafar, Nomura Holdings Inc.’s international head of artificial intelligence strategy, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes as JPMorgan increases recruitment of AI specialists aimed at improving productivity. Bloomberg reports the hiring plan, and The Next Web adds that Zafar is based in Singapore and joined Nomura in late 2023. It also states he was promoted to his current international AI strategy role in March 2025. The Next Web reports that Zafar is expected to begin at JPMorgan around July, after completing a transition period. Both accounts frame the decision as part of JPMorgan’s broader effort to strengthen its AI capabilities and staffing. The sources do not provide further details on Zafar’s specific responsibilities at JPMorgan or the size and scope of the bank’s overall AI hiring beyond its emphasis on productivity-related goals.
JPMorgan hires Nomura’s international AI strategy chief as it expands AI recruitment
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is hiring Tahir Zafar, Nomura Holdings Inc.’s international head of artificial intelligence strategy, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes as JPMorgan incr...
- JPMorgan Chase plans to hire Tahir Zafar, Nomura’s international head of artificial intelligence strategy.
- The hiring is described as part of JPMorgan’s effort to expand recruitment of AI specialists.
- Zafar is reported to be based in Singapore.
- Zafar joined Nomura in late 2023 and was promoted to his international AI strategy role in March 2025.
- Zafar is expected to start at JPMorgan around July.
JPMorgan Chase is hiring Nomura Holdings’ international head of artificial intelligence strategy, according to Bloomberg, as the largest US bank by assets accelerates its recruitment of AI specialists. Singapore-based Tahir Zafar, who joined Nomura in late 2023 and was promoted to his current role in March 2025, is expected to start around July after completing […] This story continues at The Next Web
2 months agoJPMorgan Chase & Co. is hiring Nomura Holdings Inc.’s international head of artificial intelligence strategy, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Wall Street bank steps up recruitment of AI specialists to boost productivity.
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