AI Engineer

ARC IT Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC IT Recruitment seeks an Experienced Responsible AI Engineer to govern AI across the Group, overseeing third-party tools, internal models and AI agents. This role is engineering-led with governance responsibilities, focused on building and guiding AI adoption for the firm’s future strategy.

You’ll join a group-wide initiative, interact with Head of Responsible AI and senior stakeholders, and contribute to the design of a target operating model for AI intake, delivery and ongoing management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on AI/ML experience within a broader career.
• Postgraduate/master’s qualification in AI/ML or closely related field (Computer Science considered).
• Deep, current knowledge of Generative AI and AI agents.
• Delivery-focused approach applying AI knowledge to real systems.
• Good grasp of risk concepts with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Run Responsible AI assessments on AI tools, models, vendors and use cases, focusing on Generative AI and AI agents.
• Read solution designs and architectures, then discuss findings with the business.
• Help design and run cross-functional workshops for a new AI target operating model.
• Train business teams to perform assessments as the process is rolled out.
• Carry out third-party AI vendor due diligence and define risk-based controls for GenAI and agents.
• Maintain the AI inventory, risk classifications and governance records.
• Prepare committee papers and senior management reporting.
• Track regulation, including the EU AI Act and related financial services expectations.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Generative AI

Risk concepts

Communication skills

Coding ability

Education

Master's degree in AI/ML or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Responsible AI Engineer is sought by prestigious city-based financial services group to support the Head of Responsible AI.

This is a Group-wide role that covers every business line using AI tools. In this role you’ll govern all AI across the Group, from third-party tools to internal models and AI agents, and you’ll help design how the firm adopts AI for years to come.

This is an engineering role first and a governance role second. We’re looking for someone who understands how AI systems are built and how they behave. If you’re an AI or ML engineer curious about moving into governance, we’d like to hear from you. Governance experience is a bonus, and it can be learned on the job.

What you’ll be doing

• Running Responsible AI assessments on AI tools, models, vendors and use cases, with a strong focus on Generative AI and AI agents


• Reading solution designs and technical architectures, then working through findings directly with the business


• Helping design and run cross-functional workshops for a new AI target operating model, which covers end-to-end intake, delivery and ongoing management of AI use cases


• Training business teams and Group functions to run their own assessments as the process is rolled out across the firm


• Carrying out third-party AI vendor due diligence and helping define risk-based controls for GenAI and agents


• Maintaining the AI inventory, risk classifications and governance records


• Preparing committee papers, senior management presentations and reporting


• Tracking regulation, including the EU AI Act and emerging financial services expectations

What you’ll bring

• At least 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience working with AI or machine learning, as part of a broader, substantial career


• A relevant degree, ideally a postgraduate or master’s qualification in AI, ML or a closely related field (Computer Science considered)


• Deep, current knowledge of Generative AI and AI agents


• A practical, delivery-focused approach. You’ll need to apply AI knowledge to real systems, not just theory


• A good grasp of risk concepts, plus the confidence to work with minimal supervision and coordinate parts of a larger programme


• Excellent communication skills, including explaining technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues and delivering training


• Some coding ability is useful for in-house evaluations, but you don’ t need to be a hardcore developer

Why this role

• Real influence: you’ll shape a Group-wide AI operating model from the ground up, not slot into a mature process


• Direct access to the Head of Responsible AI and senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, Legal and Compliance


• A permanent London headcount has been approved, so there’s a realistic route to a permanent role for the right person


• Flexible engagement: a 6-month FTC or a day-rate contract inside IR35

We’re committed to inclusive hiring. If you meet most of the criteria but not every point, we’d still love to hear from you.