Lead AI Researcher (AI)

TL;DR

Lead AI Researcher (AI): Leading research and development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI technologies, guiding their application to drive business value. Focus on solving complex financial challenges and creating innovative, customer-centric banking solutions while ensuring ethical and responsible implementation.

Location: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the Bristol or London office.

Salary: £111,809 - £131,540

Company

hirify.global is building the future of finance through investments in people, data, and technology.

What you will do

• Lead and conduct hands-on, end-to-end research, developing novel AI, Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), and Agentic AI solutions and patterns.
• Set the technical direction and research roadmap for the AI team, translating complex business challenges and opportunities into a clear vision for AI development.
• Lead the full lifecycle of AI research projects, from formulating problems, ideation, proposing hypotheses, developing new algorithms/models to experimentations to validating outcomes and publishing results.
• Lead and work within cross-functional teams comprising product managers, data scientists, ML/AI engineers, and business leaders.
• Act as a subject matter expert, present research findings at conferences, and publish papers to advance the field.
• Coach and mentor junior AI researchers and engineers, helping to grow team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning and curiosity.

Requirements

• Extensive experience developing and deploying AI systems and machine learning models in a production environment.
• Demonstrable experience in AI research, with a strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Master’s or PhD (preferred) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or relevant STEM field.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and reinforcement learning.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to convey business information from technical subject matter.

Culture & Benefits

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.