At a Glance
- Tasks: Blend AI and front-office expertise to create innovative financial solutions.
- Company: Join a leading global financial firm on an exciting AI journey.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, performance bonuses, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Opportunity for rapid career progression in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while advancing your AI skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Python, APIs, and generative AI applications required.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 140000 £ per year.
Client: Global Financial
Location: London
Salary: 110k‑140k GBP + 20‑25% bonus
Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
Our client, a Global Financial firm in London, is embarking on its AI journey and wants a technologist with front‑office knowledge. The position splits roughly 50% AI and 50% front‑office responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Act with analysts to agentify knowledge and data, applying AI to produce tangible research and insights.
- Design and deliver state‑of‑the‑art solutions such as self‑learning and agentic AI, including rapid iteration from idea to production.
- Serve as a key contributor with potential progression to an Applied AI Lead or Director role.
Qualifications
- Python systems engineering with experience building APIs (FastAPI/Flask) and deploying on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, Bedrock, Docker)
- Experience building generative AI applications (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI or similar)
- Validated production experience with RAG, agent, and MCP‑based systems, including AgentOps (CI/CD, monitoring, optimisation)
- Pragmatic builder/hacker mindset with rapid iteration (idea → POC → production)
- Understanding of investment banking / research workflows and financial data platforms (Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv)
- Experience with M365 Copilot / Copilot Studio, plugins, and skills
- Previous experience in Post Trade / Front Office environments is essential
Desired: cloud experience and ability to discuss macro, derivatives or commodities trading
Contact
If you are a technologist moving from a quant research role into AI and are ready for your next move, please send your CV to or message me here to arrange a call.
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