Wall Street’s hottest job isn’t a trader or dealmaker — it’s the technologists building artificial intelligence. Banks like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America are pouring billions into AI, driving fierce competition with hedge funds, asset managers, and Silicon Valley startups.
Wall Street Looking for More AI
Recruiters say demand has exploded, with salaries for engineers and senior AI leaders soaring into seven- and eight-figure packages. Some firms offer upfront sign-on grants exceeding $200,000 or equity awards worth $500,000 to $1 million.
Beyond money, AI chiefs now wield influence at the boardroom level. With finance offering stability compared to Big Tech layoffs, the talent war shows no signs of cooling.
