Applied AI ML Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for its Corporate Investment Banking Applied AI team. This dynamic role involves leading the development of innovative AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency within the Markets business. You will collaborate with diverse teams to integrate AI services into strategic processes and mentor a team of AI practitioners. The position offers an exciting opportunity to drive real-world change through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about AI and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field required.
• Proven experience in leading AI or data science teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI solution development to tackle complex Markets Operations challenges.
• Oversee deployment of scalable machine learning models.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Python Programming

Statistical Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Master's in Computer Science

Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Master's in Machine Learning

Master's in Data Science

Tools

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

SageMaker

Job description

Job Description

As a Director in our Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Applied AI team, you will lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions that propel our Markets business forward. You will work closely with software engineers, business stakeholders, and AI practitioners to deliver transformative solutions that enable our business to scale and thrive. We are seeking a technical leader who is passionate about leveraging data and artificial intelligence to drive meaningful, real-world change.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lead the formulation and development of AI solutions to tackle complex challenges in Markets Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
2. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and reusable machine learning models and systems that deliver measurable business impact.
3. Actively contribute to coding efforts, ensuring high technical standards and best practices are maintained across all projects.
4. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to seamlessly integrate AI services into strategic systems and processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
5. Work with business partners to redefine processes and controls for an AI-first Operations business, driving innovation and efficiency.
6. Establish comprehensive evaluation frameworks to assess model performance and drive continuous improvement in alignment with business goals.
7. Deepen your understanding of the Markets business to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and deliver practical, impactful solutions.
8. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of AI practitioners, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

1. Master's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related highly quantitative field.
2. Extensive experience in leading and managing high-performing AI or data science teams.
3. Deep understanding of fundamental machine learning approaches and practical experience with statistical data analysis and experimental design.
4. Proven track record of developing and deploying data science and ML capabilities in production at scale.
5. Strong experience with Python programming and common ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy) and MLOps platforms (e.g., SageMaker).
6. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds.