Head of Data & AI / London
A fast-growing fintech is looking for a technically strong, commercially minded data leader to shape its data capabilities and AI strategy. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, working across engineering, analytics and business teams to build robust data foundations, deliver AI solutions and improve business decision-making.
What you'll be doing
- Lead technical strategy: Shape the architecture and roadmap for data, analytics and AI.
- Deliver AI solutions: Identify opportunities and implement AI-powered tools and workflows.
- Strengthen data foundations: Improve data modelling, pipelines, quality and warehouse architecture.
- Partner with stakeholders: Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions with measurable impact.
- Develop the team: Mentor specialists, raise engineering standards and build long-term capability.
What you'll bring
- Strong technical experience across data engineering, analytics engineering or applied AI, alongside leadership experience.
- Excellent SQL skills and knowledge of data modelling, warehousing and modern data platforms.
- Experience delivering production-grade data pipelines, integrations and AI solutions.
- Sound architectural judgement and the ability to assess technical trade-offs.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in commercial terms.
- A hands-on mindset, comfortable contributing directly when needed.
Why join?
- Technical ownership: Shape the architecture, tooling and standards behind data and AI.
- Visible impact: Improve business performance, decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Strategic influence: Work closely with senior leadership while staying involved in technical delivery.
- Build for scale: Develop the capabilities and team to support the business's next stage of growth.
Head of Data & AI / London
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Head of Data & AI employer: Oho Group
Join a pioneering early-stage AI company in London, where you'll have the unique opportunity to work on foundational technology that shapes how organisations understand and reason over complex information. With a strong emphasis on autonomy and technical influence, you'll be part of a small, highly capable team that values innovative thinking and offers meaningful ownership in the company's success. The collaborative and flexible work culture fosters personal growth and encourages you to turn research ideas into impactful production systems.
