Data and AI Strategist

Royal London; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management seeks a Data and AI Strategist to enhance its AI capabilities. The role involves engaging with stakeholders to shape data strategy and develop AI solutions, contributing to a culture of innovation and responsible AI practices. This position necessitates a solid consulting background, strong technical skills, and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in data strategy from a consulting role required.
• Experience with AI/ML model development and evaluation.
• Ability to partner with business leaders for solution creation.

Responsibilities

• Shape RLAM’s AI roadmap and identify high-impact opportunities.
• Guide the development and evaluation of AI/ML models.
• Lead workshops and drive adoption across project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Data governance

Ethical AI principles

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Azure AI

Job description

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Data and AI Strategist

Date: 16 May 2025

Location: London, GB

Company: Royal London Group

Job Title: Data and AI Strategist

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Are you a data-driven consultant ready to make a deeper impact? We currently have an opportunity for a Data and AI Strategist to join the RLAM Data team on a permanent basis in London.

This is a high-visibility role where your strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and AI expertise will shape the future of data at RLAM.

This is a unique opportunity to move from advisory into ownership—leading real-world transformation in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

As a key member of our growing data team, you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders to design and deliver AI-enabled solutions that align with RLAM’s strategic goals. You’ll also help shape our operating model, build internal capability, and contribute to a culture of innovation and ethical AI.

You’ll report to the Head of Data Transformation and collaborate with a talented team of data strategists, scientists, and analysts, as well as our AI Innovation Squad.

About the role

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Shape RLAM’s AI roadmap and identify high-impact opportunities.
• Co-develop our Data Skills Academy and data literacy initiatives.
• Help design the next-gen data operating model and Centre of Excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Use Case Delivery

• Partner with business leaders to understand needs and co-create solutions.
• Lead workshops, drive adoption, and support upskilling across teams.

AI & GenAI Development

• Guide the development and evaluation of AI/ML models, including GenAI.
• Contribute to the evolution of our in-house research agent (r.AI).

Ethics & Innovation

• Champion responsible AI practices and support EU AI Act readiness.
• Stay ahead of trends in GenAI, LLMs, and data innovation.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience in a data strategy role from a consulting background.
• Hands-on experience with tools like SQL, Python, Power BI, and Azure AI.
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with Agile squads directly or in a matrix model.
• Familiarity with data governance and ethical AI principles.
• A collaborative, curious, and delivery-focused approach.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.