AI Evangelist

Role: AI Evangelist (Hands-On) A senior technical and advocacy role focused on bridging advanced AI technologies with practical business needs in a financial organisation. The position combines hands-on development with stakeholder education and strategic influence. Core Responsibilities • Build and demonstrate AI-powered solutions for financial applications (e.g., trading, investment banking, insurance). • Translate complex AI concepts into business value for technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Conduct workshops and training to promote AI literacy and upskill teams. • Author technical blogs, white papers, and internal documentation. • Advise senior leadership on AI strategies and compliance. • Represent the organization at industry events and forums. • Ensure AI solutions meet regulatory and ethical standards. • Prototype and deploy AI models for forecasting, customer insights, underwriting, and fraud detection. Technical Responsibilities • Design and manage agentic AI architectures and generative code systems. • Oversee code reviews and maintain standards for AI-assisted development. • Develop testing and validation protocols for AI-generated code. • Mentor technical teams and establish best practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for safe AI adoption. Qualifications • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or related field. • Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, C++, Java, etc.). • Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch). • Minimum 4+ years in AI roles within finance or consulting. • Knowledge of AI ethics, compliance, and data privacy. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desired Traits • Passion for innovation in regulated environments. • Strong problem-solving and technical storytelling abilities. • Commitment to ethical AI deployment. Key Skills • Advanced Python and backend languages. • Expertise in prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG, and agentic design. • Familiarity with AI tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, SonarQube, LangChain, etc.). • Understanding of observability, security, and compliance in AI systems. • Experience with containerization and cloud deployments. 5 Days on-site in the London Office (Blackfriars) Inside IR35 12 month contract Please send me a copy of your CV if you're interested