Research AI (Artificial Intelligence) Transformation Lead

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 prioritising 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 you:

• 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 family.
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work 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 use.

Your 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 team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

We value diversity and as an equal opportunities employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards).

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.