Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist - Investment Management
Posted 7 days 1 hour ago by Bestmansolutions
Bestman Solutions is proud to be partnering with a highly respected investment management firm embarking on a transformative, enterprise-wide AI strategy. This ambitious initiative spans multiple departments-including investment, operations, and finance-and reflects a long-term commitment to embedding artificial intelligence at the core of the organisation's decision-making and operational capabilities.We are seeking a Senior AI Strategist to serve as the technical architect and visionary behind this strategic transformation. In this high-impact role, the successful candidate will provide expert-level guidance and thought leadership, working in close partnership with senior business stakeholders and an established third-party delivery partner.This is a rare opportunity to shape the long-term AI strategy of a sophisticated financial institution-playing a central role in defining the roadmap, overseeing the design of high-value initiatives, and ensuring delivery of measurable innovation and business outcomes. Responsibilities:
- Define, refine, and influence the firm's enterprise-wide AI strategy and implementation roadmap.
- Provide advanced technical leadership across a diverse range of functions including investment, operations, and finance.
- Collaborate with an external delivery partner to steer the design and execution of AI initiatives, ensuring best-in-class outcomes.
- Act as an internal thought leader, identifying and promoting innovative AI applications that deliver competitive advantage.
- Communicate complex AI methodologies and insights in a clear, strategic manner to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
- Advise the business on emerging AI capabilities, balancing visionary thinking with practical feasibility and organisational readiness.
- Ensure alignment between business priorities and technical execution through continuous stakeholder engagement and oversight.
- Strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a focus on Artificial Intelligence.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering AI solutions-demonstrating not only technical implementation skills but also architectural and strategic thinking.
- Prior experience within investment management or the broader financial services sector is essential. A strong grasp of investment processes and financial operations is critical to success in this role.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior, intellectually rigorous professionals.