Director of Artificial Intelligence
hace 4 días
City of London
Director of AI London £140,000-£200,000 A leading private equity firm focused on financial services is hiring a Director-level AI Strategy Lead to play a critical role in driving AI adoption across its portfolio companies. The role sits within a growing internal AI function, helping to shape, build, and implement AI strategies, particularly around large language models (LLMs), in practical, real-world settings. You’ll work directly with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders, acting as both a strategic advisor and technical guide. This is a rare opportunity to define how AI is integrated into some of the most innovative businesses in the FS sector. Key responsibilities: • Design and lead AI strategies across portfolio companies, • Engage with board-level stakeholders to influence AI adoption, • Oversee implementation of AI systems, including LLMs, • Act as a bridge between strategy, engineering, and product teams, • Provide technical input on Python, cloud infrastructure, and AI tooling, • Contribute to the growth and direction of the internal AI team What we’re looking for: • Significant experience in applied AI/ML, with focus on LLMs and cloud, • Strong Python skills, • Proven track record working with executive stakeholders (C-suite or board), • Background in PE, fintech, consulting, or top-tier tech firm preferred, • Any relevant academic background (AI, data, engineering) Why apply: • Work in a strategic role with real-world AI impact, • Highly social culture, with a collaborative team and regular events, • Beautiful office with roof terrace; free lunch on office days, • High-growth environment with long-term opportunity If you are interested in applying please share your CV with Rosie O'Callaghan or click apply on the advert.