AI Research & Development Lead

We are seeking an exceptional AI Research & Development Lead to lead a high-impact AI research function within a rapidly scaling digital financial services organisation.

This is a rare opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of frontier AI research and real-world business impact. Beyond delivering projects, you will define research priorities, explore emerging technologies, and transform cutting-edge AI advances into scalable solutions that improve customer experiences, operational efficiency, decision-making, and product innovation.

You will lead a team of researchers and AI specialists, build a culture of technical excellence, and ensure that promising ideas evolve from experimentation into production-ready capabilities.

• Establish the technical strategy and long-term research agenda for AI innovation.
• Ident...