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Head of AI Technology - AI Innovation Team - Head of Data Science & Data Software Engineering, London

Client:

Aventis Solutions

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Aventis Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing Anglo-American tech team seeking a Head of AI, Data Science & Data Engineering (Software Engineering) to architect, build, and deliver an innovative AI strategy and drive transformative AI initiatives company-wide. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create solutions that matter.

Salary: £150,000-175,000 + 25% bonus + 18% pension contribution + private healthcare allowance + strong benefits package

Location: Remote-based + London HQ + New York tech team (very flexible on travel)

Future Outlook: There will be potential for vertical and horizontal progression in this role as the firm expands. Potential to be a fully-fledged CAIO as you prove the capability.

  • Data/AI Pedigree: Proven experience in senior leadership roles focused on data, artificial intelligence, or software engineering / information technology.
  • Tech-savvy: Proficiency in modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, AI frameworks such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric, or similar).
  • All-rounder: Strong knowledge of key CDO/CAIO areas such as AI/Data Governance/Quality/Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Operations, Data Architecture.
  • Commercial: Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to align AI initiatives to business goals. Always looking for synergies with other departments' strategies.
  • Leader: Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams, scaling teams, and working with other leaders, including finance, HR, and marketing.
  • AI Market Knowledge: Understanding of ethical AI principles, data privacy regulations, and emerging AI trends. (We can always hire someone for this, though!).
  • Financial Services: Knowledge or experience working for or with banks, insurers, asset managers, or similar.
  • Innovative: A genuine passion for innovation, combined with pragmatism to deliver high-impact solutions. Experience with modern tech like Cursor AI, LLMs (ChatGPT, Groq, or similar), and Azure ML is a bonus.
  • Communication: Fluent in written and spoken English.

Role Overview:

Head of Artificial Intelligence Technology Team: This team will be expanding gradually, and this role will be crucial to leading the development and management of truly innovative data science / AI technology capabilities. This forms part of a new AI Innovation Team, akin to a research and development lab initiative, so we seek individuals who can drive this forward. Heavy financial investment has already been made into the R&D lab for tech innovation, providing access to advanced tools and resources to push AI and digital innovation boundaries.

Interested?Please submit your CV via LinkedIn or message Billy Hall for further information.

Aventis Solutions is acting on behalf of our partner.

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