Investment Data Science Head – Applied AI

We are partnering with a globally significant investment institution undergoing a major transformation to become a world leader in applied AI, data science, and quantitative investing.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage of a highly strategic, CEO-sponsored initiative to build a next-generation, data-driven investment platform from the ground up.

The Opportunity

You will lead the design and deployment of enterprise-scale AI and quantitative systems that directly influence investment decisions across the full lifecycle, including:

Investment sourcing and screening

Quantitative due diligence and manager selection

Portfolio construction and asset allocation

Risk management and performance optimization

Portfolio monitoring and exit strategy

This role combines deep technical leadership with direct impact on capital allocation at global scale.

What You'll Be Building

• Advanced quantitative research platforms (alpha discovery, backtesting, factor models)
• AI-driven decision support systems for investment teams and committees
• Scalable data platforms integrating structured and unstructured investment data
• Agentic AI and LLM-powered workflows to enhance investment analysis and insight generation
• Production-grade MLOps and model governance frameworks

You will play a central role in transforming how investment professionals leverage data and AI in real-world decision-making.