Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

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

Job summary

A leading company in London's financial district seeks a Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder to spearhead their AI-driven platform. This role involves setting technology strategy, leading at-scale development, and ensuring compliance within the financial services sector. Competitive compensation includes a significant equity stake and potential for massive market impact.

Benefits

Flexible working

Unlimited learning budget

Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven track record building and scaling B2B SaaS platforms to $50M+ ARR.
• Experience leading engineering teams of 5 to 50+ developers.
• Strong background in machine learning, preferably in financial applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall technology strategy and architecture.
• Build and lead a world-class engineering team of 20+ developers.
• Drive technical due diligence for funding rounds and scale the platform.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Financial services experience

Technical leadership

Distributed systems knowledge

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Apache Kafka

Bloomberg APIs

Job description

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Client:

Scorpean

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: London, UK (The City/Canary Wharf)

Type: Full-time, Co-Founder Equity Position

Compensation: Competitive base + significant equity stake (3-8%)

? The Opportunity

Join us in building the next-generation AI platform that will transform London's £200B+ financial services sector. FinanceGPT London combines cutting-edge AI with deep UK regulatory expertise and City-specific market intelligence.

We're targeting £225M ARR within 5 years with a clear path to a £3-8B exit, serving investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and fintech companies across The City, Canary Wharf, and beyond.

? What You'll Build

Core AI Platform

Advanced LLM Integration: Deploy and fine-tune GPT-4/Claude models with financial domain expertise

Real-time Market Intelligence: Process millions of data points per second from LSE, Bloomberg, and alternative data sources

Autonomous AI Agents: Build intelligent agents for trading, compliance, research, and risk management

Predictive Analytics: Develop ML models for earnings prediction, M&A identification, and market regime detection

Technical Infrastructure

Cloud-Native Architecture: Multi-region deployment (London/Dublin/Frankfurt) with auto-scaling

Real-time Data Pipeline: Apache Kafka/Flink for sub-second market data processing

Enterprise Integrations: Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv, prime brokerage APIs, and regulatory systems

Advanced Security: Zero-trust architecture, FCA compliance, and financial-grade security protocols

? Technical Stack You'll Lead

AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, NVIDIA Triton, custom financial LLMs

Fintech: QuantLib, Bloomberg APIs, regulatory reporting systems

? What You'll Own

Technical Leadership

Define and execute the overall technology strategy and architecture

Build and lead a world-class engineering team of 20+ developers

Drive technical due diligence for Series A and beyond

Establish engineering culture, processes, and best practices

Lead AI research and development initiatives

Architect scalable solutions for enterprise financial institutions

Drive integration partnerships with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other data providers

Ensure 99.9% uptime SLA for mission-critical financial applications

Business Impact

Collaborate on go-to-market strategy and customer technical requirements

Support enterprise sales with technical expertise and demos

Drive product-market fit through rapid iteration and customer feedback

Scale platform to handle £100M+ ARR growth trajectory

? Who You Are

Driven, Optimistic and we don't discriminate on age and experience

Proven track record building and scaling B2B SaaS platforms to $50M+ ARR

Financial services experience - trading systems, risk management, or regulatory compliance

AI/ML expertise - LLMs, real-time ML systems, or quantitative finance applications

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture

Experience with real-time data processing and high-frequency trading systems

Strong background in machine learning, preferably in financial applications

Familiarity with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and regulatory requirements

Leadership Skills

Experience building engineering teams from 5 to 50+ developers

Track record of successful fundraising and investor relations

Strong product intuition and customer-centric mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Previous co-founder or C-level experience at a successful fintech/AI startup

PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance

Experience with UK financial regulations (FCA, MiFID II, GDPR)

Background at tier-1 investment banks, hedge funds, or financial data providers

? Why Join Us

Exceptional Opportunity

Category-defining company in the fastest-growing sector (AI + Finance)

Massive market - London's financial district with global expansion potential

Clear exit path - Multiple strategic acquirers (Bloomberg, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs)

Experienced team with deep financial services and AI expertise

Competitive Package

Significant equity stake (3-8%) with high growth potential

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and pension

Flexible working with modern offices in The City

Technical Excellence

Cutting-edge technology - Latest LLMs, real-time ML, cloud-native architecture

Unlimited learning budget for conferences, courses, and certifications

World-class team of AI researchers, quantitative analysts, and senior engineers

Direct impact on product direction and company strategy

? Next Steps

Ready to build the future of financial AI? We're looking for our technical co-founder who will help scale from pre-revenue to a £3-8B exit.

Apply now with:

Your CV highlighting relevant fintech/AI experience

A brief note on your vision for AI in financial services

Examples of technical leadership and team building success

Interview Process:

Initial conversation with founding team (45 mins)

Technical deep-dive and architecture discussion (90 mins)

Meet the team and culture fit (60 mins)

Final interview with advisors and investors (60 mins)