Founding AI Engineer - Hedge Fund

evoke; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking its first AI Engineer to join their front-office team in London. This greenfield opportunity involves building internal research tools using Python and leveraging AI, thus playing a pivotal role in enhancing their AI capabilities across the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong STEM background and expertise in AI-driven technologies.

Qualifications

• BSc degree or higher in a STEM-related subject.
• Strong coding abilities in Python and exposure to SQL.
• Expertise with LLMs and AI-driven tools.

Responsibilities

• Build Python-based research tools for trading desks.
• Work with stakeholders to integrate AI into the trading floor.
• Own projects and deliver impactful results within 1-6 months.

Skills

Python

SQL

LLMs

Communication

Education

BSc degree or higher in a STEM-related subject

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Evoke - Software Engineering

AI Engineer - Hedge Fund - £80,000 - £120,000 + bonus - Central London

A market-leading global hedge fund is building out its AI capabilities from the ground up and is hiring for its first AI Engineer to join its front-office engineering team. This is a greenfield opportunity to work directly with key stakeholders across multiple trading desks/pods, building internal Python-based research tools that leverage LLMs.

Our client is looking for someone who can take ownership, move fast, and help shape how AI is integrated into the trading floor. Projects typically run from 1 to 6 months, and the work is highly visible and impactful.

You’ll be at the centre of a growing effort to scale AI tools across the business!

Desired experience

• BSc degree or higher in a STEM-related subject from a top university
• Strong coding abilities in Python, exposure to SQL would be advantegous
• Expertise and real-world experience working with LLMs and AI-driven tools
• Financial services experience would be a huge bonus but not essential
• Strong communication skills (will be facing off with PMs, traders, engineers, etc.)

The compensation package includes a base salary of c. £80,000 - £120,000 plus a discretionary bonus.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development and Financial Services

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