Head of AI – Boutique Global Hedge Fund

About the RoleA boutique fund is building out its approach to AI across the business, and is looking for someone to lead it. The scope spans research, infrastructure, and applied tooling, with real latitude to define what that looks like. This is a senior, high-visibility seat for someone who wants to set the direction rather than execute someone else's roadmap.What You'll DoDefine and lead the firm's AI strategy across research, investment, and operational functionsBuild and manage a team as the function scalesPartner directly with senior leadership and investment teams to identify where AI can move the needleEvaluate build-versus-buy decisions on tooling, infrastructure, and talentRepresent the AI function to the firm's leadership and, where relevant, to external partnersMust-havesSignificant senior-level experience leading AI or ML efforts, ideally with some exposure to financial markets. This is non-negotiable for the roleA track record of building and scaling a team, not just an individual technical track recordComfortable operating with a broad, not fully defined mandateNice-to-havesExperience at a hedge fund, bank, or other financial institutionA public track record (publications, talks, open-source) that signals depth in the fieldExperience standing up a function from scratchWhy This RoleComp is top of market and structured to attract a genuinely senior candidate. The mandate is broad by design, this is a seat for someone who wants to define the shape of the role rather than step into one already drawn. For a leader who wants to build an AI function from a blank page, this is that.