Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Job Description Summary

Job Description Head of AI Permanent Location: Edinburgh or London Closing date: 30th September 2026 Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers. We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities for the role include:

• Driving and evolving Aegon Asset Management's enterprise AI strategy in alignment with business goals and technology priorities.
• Advising executive leadership and the Management Board on AI opportunities, risks and strategic direction.
• Leading the industrialisation of AI by transitioning successful concepts and pilots into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Establishing and overseeing AI governance frameworks, policies and standards to support responsible and ethical AI adoption.
• Partnering with senior business leaders to identify, prioritise and deliver high-impact AI initiatives across investment, operational and corporate functions.
• Driving adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Aegon AI and emerging agent-based technologies across the organisation.
• Leading the AI Steering Committee and managing a portfolio of AI use cases prioritised by value, risk and strategic alignment.
• Developing and leading a specialist team whilst managing AI investment priorities and external strategic partnerships.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring

• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)
• We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives.

We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you. We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them.

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Additional Job Description

AAM Job Family: IT - AI

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership. Our clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge. Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Group, one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. People are fundamental to the success of our business. By promoting individual accountability and strong teamwork, we're able to give all of our people the freedom to get on with doing what they do best, whether the individual's function is financial, technical or creative. Join our diverse teams around the world in a relaxed and professional working environment. The reward? Great benefits and the recognition you deserve.

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