Hedge Fund Operations AI & Front Office AI Change Analyst (x 1-3 Financial Services exp in either Operations, or IT with a techy background using AI, Python)

Martis Search Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Martis Search Limited is seeking an AI Change Analyst for a hedge fund, splitting time between Front Office and Operations to design AI-driven solutions. You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Analysts and senior stakeholders to automate complex processes and shape the firm's AI strategy.

You will focus on building AI tools, governance, and data-driven decision support, using platforms like PowerBI and Azure, with Python-backed workflows.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre with a minimum 2:1 in a STEM subject
• Experience in Financial Services operations or IT with AI exposure preferred
• Strong numeracy and data analysis skills
• Experience building and deploying GPTs or AI-powered tools is desirable
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Identify AI opportunities to improve productivity and decision quality
• Propose AI tools and data-driven solutions for staff
• Govern AI tool usage and document governance practices
• Support staff in using AI and build practical AI-driven solutions

Skills

AI/ML

Data engineering

Python

Kubernetes

Azure

PowerBI

Excel

Numeracy

Stakeholder communication

Education

2:1 STEM degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Python

Azure

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Hedge Fund Operations AI & Front Office AI Change Analyst (x 1-3 Financial Services exp in either Operations, or IT with a techy background using AI, Python)

Martis Search are representing a boutique but growing Hedge Fund to hire a really exciting AI hire.

This role will encompass a hybrid of working with both Front Office (Portfolio Managers, Analysts etc), as well as Operations/ Trade Support teams to create AI solutions (50 %: 50 % split of your time).

This will also involve working with Senior C Suite individuals, as well as various senior stakeholders to use AI solutions to automate complex Operational processes, as well creating complex models for their Front Office teams to then make investment decisions from.

Our client is looking for a numerate individual of graduate calibre (with good academics i.e. a minimum of a 2:1 in a STEM subject and ideally between x 1-3 Financial Services exp in either Operations, or IT with a techy background using AI, Python etc gained from a Trading type organisation such as a Hedge Fund, Asset Management, Investment Bank, Broker etc.

A recently launched diversified credit multi-strategy hedge fund is looking for an AI implementation specialist to join their team. You will report to the COO and serve as a central resource for AI implementation across the firm. The firm is looking for someone who can help shape the firm AI strategy, define and implement use cases, and enable the safe and responsible use of AI by staff. This role will both support other users in the use of AI and use AI itself to create solutions for staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with departments to identify ways in which AI can improve productivity and the quality of decisions.
• Propose tools and solutions using AI and data to assist staff.
• Contribute to and champion productive and responsible ways of interacting with AI
• Document and maintain AI tools and implement appropriate governance over these tools

Key Skills:

• Investment Operations knowledge is beneficial. For example, asset lifecycle events, reconciliations and valuations.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML & data engineering including knowledge of the technical infrastructure required (Kubernetes, Python, Azure, etc)
• Exceptional levels of numeracy and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of building custom GPTs, skills, working with connectors – and knowing when AI isn’t the right tool for the job, recognizing its limitations.
• Exceptional personal skills – you’ll be tasked with pushing a portfolio manager to think outside their comfort zone, conveying that into a practical solution and presenting it back. You’ll need to be able to speak both technically and non-technically.
• Systems mindset – able to conceptualize inputs, processes and outputs.
• ChatGPT, Claude – you’ll be expected to help propose and drive new tools
• Data visualization expertise – PowerBI, Excel. Sometimes you’ll need to leverage AI to solve data engineering problems, rather than relying on AI itself.

The firm is open minded to background and experience – they want to find the right person to drive change in the firm and take departments and processes into the 21st Century.

Salary & Compensation

Between £60 k pa - £75 k pa plus a very competitive annual discretionary bonus, plus healthcare and pension.