Head of AI - London - £150k + Package

Tenth Revolution Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Head of AI to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive AI strategy. The role involves managing a team of AI engineers and data scientists to transform products and processes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in AI initiatives and strong technical expertise in machine learning and NLP. This is a hybrid role based in London with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic background (PhD or MSc) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading AI initiatives in a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong technical expertise in machine learning, NLP, and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Design and oversee scalable AI systems, including advanced machine learning models.
• Build and manage a high‑performing team of AI engineers and data scientists.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Head of AI – Financial Services – London – £150k + Package

Please note - to be eligible for this role you must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, this organisation is not able to offer sponsorship. This is a hybrid role and will require you to work from the London office 2-3 days per week.

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished Head of AI to lead the design and delivery of an ambitious AI strategy for a leading financial services organisation. This is a senior leadership position combining technical depth with strategic vision, where you will shape how AI transforms products, processes, and customer experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Design and oversee scalable AI systems, including advanced machine learning models, automation tools, and generative AI applications.
• Build and manage a high‑performing team of AI engineers, data scientists, and product specialists.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed AI into core business platforms and services.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure ethical, compliant, and secure AI deployment.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and translating research into practical solutions.
• Represent the organisation externally as a thought leader in AI, engaging with industry forums and technology communities.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced academic background (PhD or MSc) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading AI initiatives in a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong technical expertise in machine learning, NLP, and scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with modern AI frameworks and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Contributions to research, patents, or open‑source projects are highly desirable.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).