AI Automation Lead

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £100,000 pa

Seniority
Lead
Posted
24 Aug 2026 (Today)

AI Automation Lead

London (3 Days a week)

The Company
They are a well-established investment-focused organisation with a strong track record of managing sophisticated portfolios. The business fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where technology and data are central to operational excellence. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are investing heavily in modern data and AI capabilities to drive impact across core functions. The environment encourages ownership, creativity, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Role

  • Design and deliver a fully automated, end-to-end reporting platform
  • Build intelligent workflows to automate data ingestion, validation, and reconciliation processes
  • Develop scalable systems that replace manual operational tasks with robust, observable solutions
  • Implement exception handling and human-in-the-loop mechanisms where needed
  • Ensure systems are accurate, auditable, and resilient in a production environment
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in applied AI or automation engineering within operational environments
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
  • Experience building data pipelines and integrating systems via APIs and structured data feeds
  • Proven ability to build reliable, production-grade systems with monitoring and testing in place
  • Experience with version control and CI/CD practices
  • Strong system design capability with an end-to-end mindset

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to build a high-impact AI platform from inception
  • A collaborative and inclusive working culture
  • Strong exposure to modern AI, data engineering, and automation technologies
  • Clear scope for professional growth and ownership of key systems

How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this Applied AI Engineer role, please submit your CV for consideration.

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