AI Lead - Associate Director

Senior Manager - Artificial Intelligence

£100,000-£115,000 | Hybrid | 3 days per week in London office

My client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a Senior Manager of AI to drive the development and delivery of next‑generation AI solutions for major insurance clients. This is an opportunity to shape complex transformation programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and lead high‑performing multidisciplinary teams working at the forefront of data, AI and emerging technologies.

The Role

In this position, you'll act as a strategic partner to clients-helping them uncover opportunities, define AI‑enabled solutions, and ensure successful delivery from start to finish. You'll oversee both the technical and commercial aspects of engagements, owning project outcomes while guiding teams across data science, engineering, product, and business analysis.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £115,000
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in London-based office
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Additional cash benefits
• Private medical care
• And many more

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior insurance stakeholders to understand business challenges and design AI‑driven solutions.
• Lead business development activities including client relationship building, proposal development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage and mentor teams delivering data science, generative AI, and machine‑learning‑based products.
• Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets and agreed scope.
• Promote responsible AI by implementing strong data privacy, security and ethical governance frameworks.
• Communicate progress, risks and insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Stay ahead of market trends, emerging tools and evolving AI capabilities.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience within the insurance industry, with strong knowledge of sub‑sectors and business models.
• Proven track record delivering production‑grade AI solutions at scale.
• Ability to independently shape go‑to‑market propositions and translate business problems into technical strategies.
• Strong delivery and project management expertise.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, including generative AI.
• Demonstrated leadership of diverse, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Hands‑on experience working within agile environments.