Wave Group
AI Engineering Manager
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AI Engineering Manager
AI / ML Engineering Manager | Listed UK Fintech | London Hybrid | Up to £120k
A listed UK fintech is seeking a bold and impactful AI/ML Engineering Manager to drive their transformation into an AI-native organisation. This is a hybrid role (London-based, two days in office) with responsibilities spanning team leadership, AI engineering, and digital conscious execution, reporting directly to the Director of AI/ML and partnering closely with Individual Contributors (ICs), Technical Leads, and domain teams.
This is an excitement-hued opportunity for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of AI strategy, team development, and engineering excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced AI Engineering Manager to oversee a high-performing team of Data Scientists and AI Engineers, ensuring seamless integration from prototyping through to production. You will play a pivotal role in actively enabling AI adoption, fostering a culture of rigor, innovation, and reliability in a fast-growing, publicly traded company.
The role combines elements of people leadership, technical oversight, and functional delivery, with clear progression pathways to senior executive levels for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
Team Governance & Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop an interdisciplinary team of Data Scientists and AI Engineers from mid- to senior levels
- Foster a high-trust culture with robust career growth, performance reviews, and technical development programs
- Ensure team alignment with business priorities while maintaining operational discipline in AI/ML delivery
AI Lifecycle Ownership
- Drive the adoption of responsible AI best practices, supporting teams in evaluating uplifts in model performance vs. production trade-offs
- Balance speed-to-insight vs. stability, ensuring models are efficiently transitioned from experimentation to production
- Oversee agentic AI system development, including agent design, risks, and long-term vision
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Bridge technical, data, and domain teams while keeping Stakeholders informed, tackling operational constraints proactively
- Partner with Technical Leads, Infrastructure, and DevOps to create an optimal environment for team success
- Ensure high reliability of production AI systems and workshop challenge-breaking problems critically
What the Role Expects of You
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- People leadership: Prior proven experience managing Data Science or AI/ML Engineering teams (Engineering Manager, Head of Data Science roles desired)
- Technical credibility: Substantial expertise to converse seamlessly with data scientists and engineers, including Python fluency, AWS experience, and a familiarity with modern LLM frameworks
- Model lifecycle expertise: Direct, end-to-end accountability over AI/ML delivery from laboratory experimentation to enterprise production
- Psychological safety champion: Focus on people-first culture, ensuring collaboration, growth mindset, and balanced performance metrics
Details & Benefits
Compensation
- £80-120k base, plus performance bonus
Work Model
- London hybrid, with a 2-day in-office requirement (with room for agility as organisational needs evolve)
Company Culture
This is a listed fintech, where AI is core to their strategy. Opportunities are rich for someone with a strong track record to grow into fast-tracking advancement as their impact elevates.
If this aligns with your ambition and experience, please get in touch or apply below. Your leadership will shape a fintech for future generations.
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