Head of GenAI Engineering

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le secteur de l'assurance recherche un leader en AI pour transformer ses opérations à travers des solutions innovantes et éthiques. Ce rôle stratégique implique la direction d'équipes multifonctionnelles et la mise en œuvre de systèmes GenAI, tout en garantissant la conformité réglementaire et en favorisant une culture d'innovation. Les candidats doivent avoir une expertise en assurance et une solide expérience en leadership AI.

Benefits

Pension généreuse avec contribution jusqu'à 14%

29 jours de congés plus jours fériés

Opportunité de bonus jusqu'à 25% du salaire annuel

Réductions sur les produits Aviva

Jours de bénévolat payés

Soutien au bien-être

Qualifications

• Expérience en leadership stratégique en AI dans le secteur de l'assurance.
• Connaissance pratique de l'ingénierie ML et GenAI.
• Compétences en gestion du changement et modernisation des systèmes.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la conception et la mise en œuvre de solutions GenAI.
• Surveiller le développement complet des solutions GenAI.
• Collaborer avec les équipes IT, juridiques et de produit.

Skills

Leadership stratégique en AI

Expertise en assurance

Ingénierie ML et GenAI

Gestion du changement

Gestion des risques et conformité

Tools

LangChain

Bases de données vectorielles

Job description

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This senior-level Generative AI (GenAI) leadership role focuses on driving strategic AI transformation within the insurance industry. It combines deep technical knowledge with business acumen, regulatory insight, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams. The role plays a key part in shaping the future of insurance through scalable, ethical, and innovative GenAI solutions.

A bit about the job:

This role leads the strategic design and implementation of Generative AI solutions across insurance functions such as underwriting, claims, and customer service. It requires a blend of technical expertise, domain knowledge, and change management skills to drive digital transformation in a regulated enterprise environment.

• Lead AI strategy aligned with underwriting, claims, and customer experience goals.
• Oversee full-stack GenAI solution development and enterprise integration.
• Champion responsible AI, regulatory compliance, and engineering culture transformation.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, risk, and product teams to facilitate adoption.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strategic AI leadership with insurance domain expertise, including experience aligning GenAI initiatives with insurance operations like underwriting, claims, and fraud detection. Ability to translate AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
• Proficiency in full-stack GenAI and ML engineering, with hands-on knowledge of LLM integration, RAG pipelines, and cloud deployment. Familiarity with LangChain, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate), and secure API usage.
• Experience in enterprise change management and modernization, including upgrading legacy tech stacks and upskilling teams. Skilled in building alignment across IT, data, risk, and leadership.
• Deep understanding of responsible AI, risk management, and compliance, including AI governance, model explainability, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR). Experience establishing internal guardrails for safe, auditable GenAI use.
• Proven leadership in attracting, mentoring, and retaining AI talent, with a track record of scaling teams and fostering an ethical, innovative culture.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose — with you today, for a better tomorrow — is a promise we make to our colleagues. We invest in our people and offer various benefits at Aviva.

• Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 (national), £140,000 - £160,000 (London), depending on skills and experience.
• Bonus opportunity: Up to 25% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• Generous pension scheme: Up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Discounts: Up to 40% on Aviva products and other retailers.
• Share plans: Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually, plus schemes like Save As You Earn.
• Supportive policies: Parental and carers’ leave.
• Flexible benefits: Including cycle to work and sustainability options.
• Community engagement: 3 paid volunteering days and participation in Aviva Communities.
• Wellbeing support and tools.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing, and adapt locations and hours to suit our team and customers.