Head of Machine Learning
Core
Define and lead the firm's overall machine learning research strategy, building a world-class team to apply cutting-edge ML techniques to complex problems in systematic investing and financial markets.
Role type
Senior, strategy-level Head of Machine Learning
Builds
Advanced ML capabilities for systematic investing, including alpha generation, forecasting, portfolio construction, and risk management
Domain
Financial markets / Systematic investing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine learning strategy, team leadership, deep learning, reinforcement learning, probabilistic modelling, time-series modelling, generative AI, Python, PyTorch, JAX, large-scale data handling, statistical validation, experimental design
Preferred skills
Hedge fund or quantitative trading experience, PhD in quantitative discipline, experience with financial datasets
Technologies
PyTorch, JAX, Python
Responsibilities
Define ML research strategy, build and develop high-calibre ML teams, lead research in deep learning and generative AI, partner with investment teams on alpha generation, develop approaches for noisy financial datasets, establish best practices for model validation and deployment, work with engineering on scalable infrastructure
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership