The Role

Hedge Fund Operations AI & Front Office AI Change Analyst (x 1-3 Financial Services exp in either Operations, or IT with a techy background using AI, Python)

Martis Search are representing a boutique but growing Hedge Fund to hire a really exciting AI hire.

This role will encompass a hybrid of working with both Front Office (Portfolio Managers, Analysts etc), as well as Operations/ Trade Support teams to create AI solutions (50 %: 50 % split of your time).

This will also involve working with Senior C Suite individuals, as well as various senior stakeholders to use AI solutions to automate complex Operational processes, as well creating complex models for their Front Office teams to then make investment decisions from.

Our client is looking for a numerate individual of graduate calibre (with good academics i.e. a minimum of a 2:1 in a STEM subject and ideally between x 1-3 Financial Services exp in either Operations, or IT with a techy background using AI, Python etc gained from a Trading type organisation such as a Hedge Fund, Asset Management, Investment Bank, Broker etc.

A recently launched diversified credit multi-strategy hedge fund is looking for an AI implementation specialist to join their team. You will report to the COO and serve as a central resource for AI implementation across the firm. The firm is looking for someone who can help shape the firm AI strategy, define and implement use cases, and enable the safe and responsible use of AI by staff. This role will both support other users in the use of AI and use AI itself to create solutions for staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with departments to identify ways in which AI can improve productivity and the quality of decisions.
• Propose tools and solutions using AI and data to assist staff.
• Contribute to and champion productive and responsible ways of interacting with AI
• Document and maintain AI tools and implement appropriate governance over these tools

Key Skills:

• Investment Operations knowledge is beneficial. For example, asset lifecycle events, reconciliations and valuations.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML & data engineering including knowledge of the technical infrastructure required (Kubernetes, Python, Azure, etc)
• Exceptional levels of numeracy and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of building custom GPTs, skills, working with connectors – and knowing when AI isn’t the right tool for the job, recognizing its limitations.
• Exceptional personal skills – you’ll be tasked with pushing a portfolio manager to think outside their comfort zone, conveying that into a practical solution and presenting it back. You’ll need to be able to speak both technically and non-technically.
• Systems mindset – able to conceptualize inputs, processes and outputs.

Relevant Technology:

• ChatGPT, Claude – you’ll be expected to help propose and drive new tools
• Data visualization expertise – PowerBI, Excel. Sometimes you’ll need to leverage AI to solve data engineering problems, rather than relying on AI itself.
• Python, Javascript, VBA required.

The firm is open minded to background and experience – they want to find the right person to drive change in the firm and take departments and processes into the 21^st Century.

Salary & Compensation

Between £60 k pa – £75 k pa plus a very competitive annual discretionary bonus, plus healthcare and pension.