Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Vodafone; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to drive investment strategy using advanced AI and machine learning. You will work closely with a team to enhance investment operations and ensure long-term performance, backed by your substantial experience and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in systematic investing, multi-strategy hedge funds, or asset management.
• Expertise in alpha generation, portfolio management, and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to work with data science and operationalize model outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk frameworks and performance attribution systems.
• Oversee investment operations and refine strategies based on market dynamics.
• Lead and mentor a high-performance investment team, fostering collaboration.

Skills

Alpha generation

Portfolio construction

Team leadership

Data science

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Job description

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.

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