Jobs at Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing

Vice President AIOverviewA high growth, well funded fintech organisation is seeking a Vice President AI to lead the buildout and scale of its artificial intelligence capability. The company is entering a critical growth phase and looking to build a best-in-class AI function that drives competitive advantage across products and operations.This role is focused on defining strategy, hiring top talent, and scaling AI capability, while delivering measurable business impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the AI strategy, aligning initiatives to product roadmap and commercial goalsBuild and scale high performing AI teams across machine learning, data science, and engineeringOwn hiring strategy, workforce planning, and talent development to attract and retain top AI talentEstablish scalable AI platforms, tooling, and MLOps frameworks to support production deliveryDrive delivery of high impact AI use cases across fraud detection, risk modelling, automation, and customer experiencePartner with product, engineering, and business leaders to embed AI into core offeringsIntroduce best practices across the AI lifecycle including model development, deployment, and monitoringImplement governance frameworks covering responsible AI, compliance, and model riskMentor senior technical leaders and define clear career pathways across IC and management tracksManage budgets, vendors, and external partnerships to accelerate capability buildout and scalingRequirements12 plus years experience across AI, machine learning, or data driven engineeringProven track record building and scaling AI teams in high growth environmentsStrong technical grounding in machine learning systems, data platforms, or AI engineeringExperience operating at Director or VP level within a technology led organisationDemonstrated success delivering AI solutions into production at scaleExperience within fintech, payments, or regulated industries preferredStrong executive stakeholder management and communication skillsUnderstanding of AI governance, risk, and regulatory considerationsWhy JoinWell funded fintech scale up with strong backing and rapid growth trajectoryApproximately 200 employees with ambitious expansion plansOpportunity to build AI capability from strong foundationsHigh visibility role with direct impact on product and business strategyLeadership team fully aligned on AI as a core growth driverSuccess MeasuresSuccessful hiring and scaling of high performing AI teamsEstablishment of scalable, production ready AI capabilityDelivery of AI driven solutions with measurable business impactStrong retention, engagement, and development of AI talent