We are partnered with a reputable global consultancy that are looking for an AI Lead to work on a very exciting LONG-TERM PROJECT in the financial services sector. Please note that this is an URGENT requirement so please apply promptly to avoid missing out.Role: AI LeadRate: Up to £500 per day (inside IR35)Location: LeedsStyle: HybridDuration: 3 months (initially – view to extend)Role description: * Provide specialist knowledge in data science and AI to develop an approach to a data intelligence hothouse venture. * Consult with stakeholders to assess risks and present recommendations for appropriate monitoring and guardrails. * Provide upskilling and knowledge transfer to the Data teams and facilitate learning sessions for wider stakeholders to uplift business understanding. * Lead and facilitate innovation sessions to identify proof of concepts to drive opportunities to unlock value. * Support organizational design thinking, understanding culture and capabilities required within the Data Function and wider data users to support new/changing approaches. * Work alongside the Data Senior Leadership team to create the business case for the hothouse venture to drive forward sustainable and ethical use of AI.Key Skills: * Proven experience with MSc or PhD in a Data Science related field, demonstrating a clear understanding of application of AI and ML techniques. * Knowledge across NLPs and LLMs, deep learning and ability to experiment/test and learn though a variety of solutions and data products. * Grounded knowledge in ‘black box’ regulatory and legislative requirements, including ethical data governance with the ability to interpret and apply judgement at an enterprise risk level. * Great stakeholder management skills, advising senior leaders with key decisions through to communications with colleagues at process level, able to translate complex information into clear business outcomes. * Experience in changing operating models including Process, Organization, Technology & Information.If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and we will contact you to discuss it further.Yilmaz MooreSenior Delivery ConsultantLondon | Bristol | Amsterdam