AI Engineer - Manchester
My client is embarking on a transformative journey and is seeking their first AI Engineer to lead the exploration, development, and integration of artificial intelligence solutions across the business. This is a rare greenfield opportunity to define how AI can drive automation, efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences in a fast-moving financial services environment.
As the AI Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying high-impact use cases, building proof-of-concepts, and deploying scalable AI models. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across technology, operations, data, and compliance to ensure AI initiatives are innovative, responsible, and aligned with strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and prototype AI/ML models to address business challenges (e.g., process automation, predictive analytics, customer service optimisation)
- Develop and deploy machine learning models using modern tools (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Collaborate with data engineers to prepare and manage training datasets
- Integrate AI solutions with existing applications and infrastructure
- Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and communicate results clearly
- Stay current with AI trends, tools, and ethical considerations in applied machine learning
- Lay the groundwork for a scalable AI strategy and help build internal capability
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in a commercial setting
- Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries and frameworks
- Solid understanding of statistical modelling, natural language processing (NLP), and/or deep learning
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources
- Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools (e.g., model versioning, CI/CD for ML, cloud deployment)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field
- Experience in financial services is a plus but not required
Why Join?
- Be the AI pioneer in a tech-forward, ambitious organisation
- Shape the roadmap and vision for how AI is used across the business
- Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and experimentation
- Hybrid working with flexibility and strong leadership support
- Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth
Interested in being the first to lead AI innovation at my client’s organisation? Apply now and help shape the future.
AI Engineer - Manchester