Founding AI Engineer - Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading global hedge fund in Central London is seeking its first AI Engineer to drive the development of AI capabilities within trading. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Python and real-world experience with AI tools, directly collaborating with financial trading teams. This role offers an impactful opportunity within a fast-paced environment, focusing on innovative AI solutions for trading operations.

Qualifications

• BSc degree or higher from a top university.
• Experience working with LLMs and AI tools.
• Financial services experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build internal Python-based research tools leveraging LLMs.
• Work directly with stakeholders across trading desks.
• Take ownership of AI integration into trading.

Skills

Strong coding abilities in Python

Communication skills

Experience with LLMs and AI-driven tools

Education

BSc degree or higher in a STEM-related subject

Tools

SQL

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10.06.2025

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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.