Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a strategic Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead investment development driven by advanced AI and machine learning. This key role involves collaboration with data scientists and engineers to shape investment strategies, foster innovation, and drive performance while managing a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systematic investing, multi-strategy hedge funds, or asset management.
• Proven success in alpha generation and team leadership in technology-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, risk management, and investment operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk frameworks and performance attribution systems.
• Oversee day-to-day investment operations and refine strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performance investment team.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Quantitative Research

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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Industry: Systematic Investing | Hedge Funds | Quantitative Finance

The Opportunity

An innovative investment firm is using advanced AI and machine learning to identify early signals in the market — giving them an edge before traditional models react. These tools are already showing strong potential, and the firm is now looking for a strategic and experienced Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the next stage of investment development.

As CIO, you’ll work closely with founders, data scientists, and engineers to shape and execute the investment strategy. Your role will be key to turning insights into action and driving long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust risk frameworks and performance attribution systems that are transparent, adaptive, and seamlessly integrated with the core platform.
• Bridge the gap between cutting-edge model outputs and real-world market execution by iterating with data science and engineering teams on signal interpretation, trading logic, and strategy deployment.
• Oversee day-to-day investment operations, monitoring internal signals, market dynamics, and model behaviour to refine strategies and enhance resilience.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance investment team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Represent the investment strategy in interactions with capital partners, stakeholders, and institutional investors.
• Define and track investment-related KPIs and OKRs that support the firm's growth and performance ambitions.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in systematic investing, multi-strategy hedge funds, quantitative research, or asset management.
• Proven success in alpha generation, portfolio construction, and team leadership — especially in environments where technology and data science are central to the investment process.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, risk management practices, and investment operations across asset classes (equities focus preferred).
• Ability to operationalise and stress-test complex model outputs in live trading environments.
• Adept at collaborating with technical teams and translating advanced data signals into actionable investment strategies.
• A strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity, commercial instinct, and a passion for innovation in financial markets.

About the Firm

The team is made up of top-tier AI researchers, investors, and technologists who are building smarter ways to invest. Their technology helps them spot patterns in the market earlier than most — aiming to stay ahead of trends and consistently deliver strong returns, even in changing market conditions.