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Head of AI - Financial Services - London - £150k + Package

Please note - to be eligible for this role you must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, this organisation is not able to offer sponsorship. This is a hybrid role and will require you to work from the London office 2-3 days per week.

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished Head of AI to lead the design and delivery of an ambitious AI strategy for a leading financial services organisation. This is a senior leadership position combining technical depth with strategic vision, where you will shape how AI transforms products, processes, and customer experiences.

What You'll Do

* Develop and implement a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
* Design and oversee scalable AI systems, including advanced machine learning models, automation tools, and generative AI applications.
* Build and manage a high-performing team of AI engineers, data scientists, and product specialists.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed AI into core business platforms and services.
* Establish governance frameworks to ensure ethical, compliant, and secure AI deployment.
* Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and translating research into practical solutions.
* Represent the organisation externally as a thought leader in AI, engaging with industry forums and technology communities.

What We're Looking For

* Advanced academic background (PhD or MSc) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related discipline.
* Proven track record of leading AI initiatives in a complex or regulated environment.
* Strong technical expertise in machine learning, NLP, and scalable architectures.
* Familiarity with modern AI frameworks and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Contributions to research, patents, or open-source projects are highly desirable.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at d.airey@tenthrevolution.com.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.

Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - VP Level

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office)
£66,000 - £91,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Sponsorship Available

We're working with a global financial services leader to find a Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management - a strategic VP-level role that blends service design, change governance, and risk management across a high-volume data platform environment.

This isn't your typical ITIL service manager role. It's about designing a scalable service transition framework that ensures hundreds of monthly changes are delivered safely, efficiently, and with measurable value to internal engineering teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Define and implement standards for how engineering teams deliver change across the data platform.
* Lead the creation of a "how-to" guidebook for data platform changes, ensuring consistency and safety.
* Design and embed a service transition framework to manage high volumes of change.
* Oversee change release and risk management, ensuring platform integrity and compliance.
* Collaborate with internal customers to gather feedback and continuously improve service delivery.
* Manage a growing team (starting with 2 experienced VPs, scaling to 8-10 over time).

What You'll Bring:

* Strong experience in Change & Risk Management within Financial Services.
* Proven ability to design service frameworks in complex, high-change environments.
* Knowledge of AWS cloud environments (certification preferred).
* Familiarity with Scaled Agile or similar delivery frameworks.
* A strategic mindset with a customer-first approach to internal service delivery.

Bonus Points For:

* Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or test automation strategy.
* Risk Management qualifications.
* A background in service design or transition planning.

Why This Role?

* You'll shape how a major financial institution delivers change at scale.
* You'll work closely with senior leadership and influence enterprise-wide standards.
* You'll be measured by real impact - internal customer satisfaction and platform safety.
* You'll have the autonomy to build and lead a high-performing team.



Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank are the go-to recruiter for Data and AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, and the London Power BI User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at v.simpson@tenthrevolution.com