Head of Artificial Intelligence

Head of AI – Financial Services – London – Hybrid – £140,000 – £160,000

My client are a large tech consultancy. They are currently seeking a Head of AI with deep expertise in financial services (Banking, Capital Markets, and Insurance) to spearhead the growth and development of their generative AI business. This role will be responsible for driving innovation, leading design and development of cutting‑edge AI solutions for clients, and developing market propositions to establish my client as a leader in generative AI within the financial services sector.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £140k – £160k (DOE)
• Performance‑related bonus of up to 20%
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in London office or on client‑site, the rest from home)
• Private medical care
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• And many more

Role and Responsibilities

• Drive Growth of Generative AI Business: Lead strategic vision and execution of generative AI solutions for financial services clients, including banking, capital markets, and insurance.
• Identify and unlock new business opportunities by understanding client needs and developing innovative AI‑driven offerings that drive revenue growth and improve business performance.
• Work with key stakeholders to align generative AI solutions with clients’ strategic objectives and industry‑specific challenges.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of generative AI solutions tailored to the financial services sector.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams, including data scientists and AI engineers to develop scalable, effective, and ethical AI solutions for a variety of financial applications.
• Take the lead on the integration of advanced generative AI technologies.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high‑performing generative AI team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract top‑tier talent, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and expertise to drive successful AI projects.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the team to help deliver cutting‑edge AI solutions while maintaining alignment with business.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring successful delivery of generative AI solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build long‑term, trusted relationships with clients by delivering consistent value through innovation and the successful deployment of generative AI solutions.
• Establish clear performance metrics to measure the success of generative AI initiatives, ensuring that business goals, client needs, and AI performance targets are met.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience leading AI‑driven initiatives in the financial services sector, including banking, capital markets, and insurance.
• Deep understanding of financial services use cases.
• Experience with AI model development, data pipelines, cloud‑based AI platforms.
• Experience in developing market propositions, business cases, and go‑to‑market strategies for AI solutions in financial services.
• Excellent leadership and team‑building skills with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to navigate the regulatory, ethical, and compliance considerations unique to AI deployment in financial services.

If you’re interested, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most recent and up‑to‑date CV and email me at m.fox@tenthrevolution.com or you can call me on 0191 300 1232.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.