HR AI & Research - AI Delivery - Applied AI/ML Lead - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the Greater London area seeks a Vice President and Lead for Applied AI/ML. The role involves spearheading AI solutions for HR, managing a dynamic team, and fostering innovation. Candidates should have a Masters or PhD in relevant fields, proven experience in AI/ML, and strong programming skills, particularly in Python. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across teams and drive impactful business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing AI/ML teams and developing production solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities focusing on data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience in coding and solution design from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and foster growth within the AI/ML team.
• Mentor and develop team members in an inclusive environment.
• Manage AI/ML projects using Agile methodology for timely delivery.

Skills

Programming in Python

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team management

Collaboration skills

Education

Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science

Tools

SageMaker

DataBricks

Job description

Join our dynamic team at JPMorganChase as the Vice President and Lead for Applied AI/ML. You’ll spearhead the development of AI solutions for the HR organisation including cutting‑edge GenAI applications and more traditional machine learning HR use cases.

As a Vice President in the Applied AI/ML team, you will tackle exciting business challenges for JPMorgan’s Global HR organisation. You will lead a team dedicated to innovation, fostering a culture of accountability and growth within a global organization. Your role will involve strategic planning, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and hands‑on technical development to drive impactful global business initiatives.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as a local leader within our AI/ML team, driving innovation and fostering growth.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to set technical visions and execute strategic roadmaps.
• Manage AI/ML projects using Agile methodology, ensuring timely delivery.
• Design experiments, implement algorithms, and productionise scalable solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent fields.
• Proven track record of managing AI/ML teams and developing production solutions.
• Strong programming skills in Python, including advanced concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a focus on data structures and algorithms.
• Hands‑on experience in coding and solution design from scratch.
• Familiarity with data science platforms such as SageMaker and DataBricks.
• Strong people management and team‑building skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to inspire collaboration among technical and non‑technical teams.
• Effective communication and solid negotiation skills.
• Experience in fostering a healthy engineering culture and attracting talent.