Head of Machine Learning

83zero Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension

Bonus

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Wellbeing Support

Self-development tools

Job summary

83zero Ltd in London is seeking a Head of Machine Learning to lead a small data science team and drive AI/ML across our SaaS products. The role combines technical leadership with people management and close collaboration with clients to implement AI solutions.

You will own the AI/ML strategy, shape its adoption across the business, and contribute to the continued growth of a FinTech-focused SaaS platform. Hybrid, with office presence in Central London.

Qualifications

• Lead a small Data Science team and manage people.
• Drive ML/AI integration across core SaaS products.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deploy AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Data Scientists.
• Own AI/ML strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure AI solutions are developed and implemented effectively.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI

Data Science

Data Engineering

NLP

LLMs

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Python

Azure

Job description

Head of Machine Learning

Central London - Twice a week in the office

£120,000-£140,000

I'm currently working with a well-established London FinTech wealth-management SaaS business, who are looking for a Machine Learning expert with strong leadership experience to join their growing team on a hybrid basis. This award-winning business supports global FinTech clients with cloud management, CRM solutions, productivity platforms and the ongoing development and scaling of their technology architecture.

More about the company

Founded in 2017.

London based - twice a week in the office.

Work with some of the largest FinTech & Payments companies globally.

Investing heavily in AI/ML to simplify processes and enhance their products.

Award-winning business and part of a wider financial services group.

The Role - Head of Machine Learning

Lead a small team of Data Scientists, with the role being predominantly technical alongside some people management.

Drive the integration of ML and AI across the company's core SaaS products.

Work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure AI solutions are developed and implemented effectively.

Take ownership of the company's growing AI/ML strategy and help shape how these technologies are used across the business.

Newly created position offering significant scope to grow and progress as the AI/ML function develops.

Tech Requirements

Strong background in Machine Learning, AI, Data Science, Data Engineering and SaaS environments. Experience leading technical teams, including some people management responsibility. Strong experience working with NLP, LLMs and other modern AI/ML solutions. Strong technical background across Data, Development and Cloud, ideally with Python and Azure. Previous experience taking ML/AI solutions from development through to implementation. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Must have recent experience within FinTech or Financial Services, ideally working with technology businesses, wealth management or banking clients.

Benefits

Benefits: 5% Pension, Bonus, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Wellbeing Support, Self-development tools & various other perks.