Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering

Aventis Solutions
London
11 months ago
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Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing Anglo-American tech team seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering (Software Engineering) to architect, build and deliver an innovative AI strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives company-wide. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter.


Key details:


Salary: £150,000-175,000 + 25% bonus + 18% pension contribution + private healthcare allowance + strong benefits package

Location: Remote-based + London HQ + New York tech team (very flexible on travel)

Future Outlook: There will be potential for vertical and horizontal progression in this role as the firm expands. Potential to be a fully-fledged CAIO as you prove the capability.


Key Skills, Attributes, Tech Desired:


  • Data/AI Pedigree: Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data or artificial intelligence or software engineering / information technology.
  • Tech-savvy: Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric or similar.
  • All-rounder: Strong knowledge of key CDO/CAIO areas such as AI/Data Governance/Quality/Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Operations, Data Architecture.
  • Commercial: Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to align AI initiatives to business goals. Always looking for synergies with other department's strategies.
  • Leader: Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams, scaling teams, and working with other leaders, including finance, HR and marketing.
  • AI Market Knowledge: Understanding of ethical AI principles, data privacy regulations, and emerging AI trends. (We can always hire someone for this, though!).
  • Financial Services: Knowledge or experience working for or with banks, insurers, asset managers or similar
  • Innovative: A genuine passion for innovation, combined with the pragmatism to deliver high-impact solutions. Experience of understanding of modern tech like Cursor AI, LLMs (ChatGPT, Groq or similar) and Azure ML is a bonus.
  • Communication: Fluent in written and oral English.



Role Overview:


Head of Artificial Intelligence Technology Team: This team will be expanding gradually, and this role will be crucial to leading the development and management of truly innovative data science / AI technology capability. This forms part of a new AI Innovation Team, so think of it as a research and development lab initiative. We want people who can drive this forward. Interestingly, they're already ploughing heavy financial investment into the research and development lab for tech innovation, so there is already access to advanced tools and resources to push the boundaries of AI and digital innovation.




Interested?Please submit your CV via LinkedIn or message Billy Hall for further information.











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