VP, Applied AI Research — Lead Cutting-Edge ML Systems

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm is seeking an Applied AI Researcher to drive AI and machine learning adoption. Responsibilities include collaborating on production machine-learning systems, developing scalable software, and demonstrating technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, a relevant advanced degree, and a minimum of 5 years in the industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to redefine the connection between quantitative research and artificial intelligence in finance.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Wellness and personal finance offerings

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale Python applications.
• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively to advance production machine-learning systems.
• Conceptualize and assess AI/ML-based software systems.
• Develop and maintain production-ready code.
• Demonstrate technical leadership on cross-team projects.
• Create libraries and frameworks for reliable systems.

Skills

Building and maintaining large-scale Python applications

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance

Tools

Python

Machine Learning Frameworks

Job description

A leading global investment banking firm is seeking an Applied AI Researcher to drive AI and machine learning adoption. Responsibilities include collaborating on production machine-learning systems, developing scalable software, and demonstrating technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, a relevant advanced degree, and a minimum of 5 years in the industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to redefine the connection between quantitative research and artificial intelligence in finance.