At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI initiatives to enhance engineering productivity and develop innovative internal tools.
- Company: Dynamic financial services firm focused on public markets and investors.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, potential for permanent role, and collaborative office environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI in finance and drive real business impact.
- Qualifications: Strong AI skills, financial services experience, and strategic thinking.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
AI Senior Engineer — Financial Services (Public Markets/Investors) Inside IR35 Contract role
The requirement is essentially for a
Senior Engineer with strong AI capability , who can use AI both to build tooling and to think strategically about how AI/LLMs can be embedded into the architecture and critical business processes.
- How can AI be used to improve engineering productivity and build internal tooling?
• How should AI/ML models be incorporated into the architecture?
- How do you safely run critical business processes using these technologies?
• How do you translate AI capability into tangible business value?
Financial services experience and/or regulatory experience would be highly desirable.
- Process / engagement
- The initial requirement is contract , but we are open to candidates who could potentially move into a permanent role — effectively a
“try before you buy” approach.
- Day rate: approximately
£800-900 per day with flexibility for the right person.
- The expectation is three days a week in the office , with Monday and Friday specifically being office days.
- This is a genuinely office-based team .
A lot of the work involves whiteboarding, architecture discussions and close collaboration, so candidates need to be comfortable being in more than they are out.
Business / team environment
The business is focused heavily on public markets and investors . The engineering function is expected to be closely aligned to the business, with a strong emphasis on commercial and business value , rather than technology for technology's sake.
By applying for this role, you consent to SGI contacting you by telephone regarding recruitment services, market updates, and relevant business opportunities.
We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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Quilter plc is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Southampton where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a non-contributory pension scheme, Quilter fosters a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions to the financial futures of their clients and communities.
