Applied AI Researcher, Hedge Fund Startup

Central London - office based

£90-120k highly negotiable + discretionary bonus 50-100% of salary

An opportunity for an elite Applied AI Researcher to join a very small, topflight, AI team (2-6 people within a larger international group) with arguably the leading macro hedge fund. The bonus potential is unparalleled. The challenges genuinely interesting from a data perspective.

The Applied AI Researcher will create novel ML/AI models focused on time-series, macroeconomic prediction.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research directly applicable to our forecasting and trading processes
• Develop, build, and train cutting-edge deep learning models
• Communicate and coordinate closely with Quant team to ensure research alignment

Requirements:

• PhD (preferred) or Masters in STEM, or related quantitative field
• Expertise in AI research, with demonstrated ability to build and train deep learning models like encoders, transformers, GANs, CNNs, RNNs, etc.
• Strong Python skills
• Strong familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Familiarity with high-performance computation (CUDA, distributed training)
• Experience with low-frequency time-series data is a plus
• Experience with self-supervised learning is a plus

Above all we’re seeking incredibly smart, driven people.