Research AI; Artificial Intelligence) Transformation Lead

Position: Research AI (Artificial Intelligence) Transformation Lead
Location: Greater London

Job Description:

Job Title:

Research AI (Artificial Intelligence) Transformation Lead

Location:

London Corporate

Title:

Director/Managing Director We are seeking an AI Transformation Lead to drive the strategic integration and adoption of AI technologies across the global division. This senior leadership role will shape the future of research analysis and digital content delivery by leveraging advanced AI capabilities.

You will be responsible for defining and executing the AI strategy for the Research Division, identifying and prioritizing high-impact use cases, and partnering with technology divisions to implement scalable solutions. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of both AI technologies coupled with executive-level leadership, communication, and change management capabilities.

What we’ll offer youA healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4

Work scheme and Gym benefits

The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

Define and deliver a multi-year AI roadmap for Research, aligned with business priorities and the bank’s broader digital agenda

Partner with analysts to identify AI opportunities that improve workflows, strengthen research output, and generate measurable client and commercial impact

Oversee AI initiatives from concept and prototyping through production deployment, adoption tracking, and performance monitoring

Work with Technology, data teams, vendors, and partners to design secure, robust, and production-ready AI tools and platforms

Support AI across Research through stakeholder engagement, training, communication, and practical upskilling programmes

Establish controls for data privacy, model transparency, explainability, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI useYour skills and experience

Degree preferred in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Quantitative Finance or a related discipline

Proven experience at the intersection of technology and financial services, with a track record of complex AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) initiatives from strategy to scaled delivery.

Proven ability to define AI roadmaps, build business cases, prioritise high-impact use cases, and move initiatives from concept through production deployment.

Strong knowledge of capital markets, investment research methodologies, and quantitative and qualitative datasets across major asset classes.

Ability to translate technical complexity into business strategy, influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and operate effectively in a regulated global organisation.

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

How we’ll support you Coaching and support from experts in your teamA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

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