Senior Manager / Specialist (Human Capital GenAI)

Who We Are

Our client is a global investment and technology firm with a long-standing track record of combining rigorous research, advanced engineering, and data-driven decision-making. With a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, the firm operates at the intersection of finance and technology, leveraging innovation to solve complex business challenges at scale.

The organisation continues to invest heavily in AI and emerging technologies, applying them not only to investment processes but also to enhance core business functions.

We Are Hiring Across Two Tracks

We are currently hiring for both:

• Senior Manager (GenAI Team Lead / Leadership Track)
• Senior Specialist (Individual Contributor)

These roles sit within the Human Capital (HC) function and focus on applying GenAI-powered solutions to improve how the organisation operates across talent, learning, and people analytics.

Whether you're a deeply hands-on AI builder or an experienced AI leader capable of defining strategy and leading teams, there is an opportunity to contribute to a growing GenAI capability within a highly technical organisation.

We welcome applicants from across the globe. Relocation support will be provided for suitable candidates.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on, applied AI role operating at the intersection of:

• GenAI / LLM Engineering
• Product Thinking & Solution Design
• Business & Operational Impact

You will work on building and deploying AI applications used in real-world workflows, helping transform internal processes through scalable, measurable AI solutions.

For senior candidates, there is a clear opportunity to define strategy, own roadmap, and lead a growing GenAI function.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI / GenAI applications using modern frameworks
• Work on the full lifecycle: problem definition → prototyping → production → iteration
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate needs into AI-driven solutions
• Evaluate and improve models across quality, safety, cost, and performance
• Integrate AI features into internal platforms alongside engineering and product teams
• Contribute to responsible AI, governance, and risk frameworks
• Drive adoption through documentation, training, and stakeholder alignment

For Senior Manager Track:

• Define and own the GenAI roadmap for Human Capital
• Lead and scale a multidisciplinary AI team
• Drive prioritisation, delivery, and cross-functional execution
• Act as an internal thought leader on AI applications

Core Technical Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience building AI applications using:
• Python
• Modern GenAI frameworks (e.g. RAG, agentic workflows, LangGraph, MCP or similar)
• Solid understanding of LLM architecture and evaluation, including:
• grounding and hallucination control
• latency and cost optimisation
• testing and iterative improvement
• Experience building and deploying production-grade AI systems
• Ability to operate across data, engineering, and product layers

Profile Requirements

• Experience delivering real-world AI / ML solutions (not purely theoretical or research-only)
• Strong ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate between technical and business stakeholders
• Proven track record of ownership and delivery

For Senior Manager Track:

• Experience leading AI, data, or technology initiatives or teams
• Strong stakeholder management and program ownership capability
• Ability to drive strategy, roadmap, and execution simultaneously

Highly Relevant Experience

• Experience applying AI solutions within Human Capital / HR domains (e.g. recruiting, learning, people analytics)
• Exposure to AI-enabled internal tools or enterprise platforms
• Familiarity with modern development and productivity tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code or similar)
• Experience operating in large, complex, or highly structured organisations

Why Join Us

• Build and deploy real-world GenAI applications at scale
• Partner with a globally recognised firm at the forefront of technology and innovation
• Work at the intersection of AI, product, and business transformation
• Clear growth into technical leadership or strategic roles

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