Data & AI Strategy Lead

Job Title: Data and AI Strategy Lead

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: Friday 30th May 

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Data and AI Strategist to join the RLAM Data team on a permanent basis in London.

This is a unique and high-impact role within RLAM’s Data Strategy and Transformation team, offering significant visibility across the organisation. As a key driver of RLAM’s data and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, you will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to bring to life data-driven, AI-enabled solutions that align with strategic business goals. Reporting directly to the Head of Data Transformation, this position offers opportunity of line management responsibilities in a talented team comprising a Data Strategist, a Data Scientist, and two Data & AI Analysts, while also working closely with the RLAM AI Innovation Squad in a matrix structure.

About the role

Data & AI Transformation:

• Define RLAM’s AI roadmap and identify AI opportunities.
• Develop data literacy programs and collaborate on the Data Skills Academy.
• Design and implement the next-gen data function operating model.
• Build the team’s data methodology and drive the Centre of Excellence.
• Oversee data and AI infrastructure and architecture.

Data & AI Ethics:

• Implement data and AI ethics frameworks with RLG.
• Provide SME knowledge on ethical topics for EU AI act adoption.

Value Driven Use cases:

• Act as a business partner in RLAM Front Office.
• Understand stakeholder data and AI needs and develop solutions.
• Drive adoption and communication, focusing on upskilling.

GenAI and ML Model Development:

• Lead development, training, and evaluation of AI models.
• Drive evolution of RLAM research agent (r.AI).
• Build internal knowledge and capability.

Innovation & Research:

• Stay updated with advancements in data, GenAI, and AI.
• Support RLAM’s innovation agenda and lead thinking in LLM.
• Facilitate design thinking workshops to drive innovation.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in a data-related or data strategy role, with exposure to AI concepts and technologies with:
  • Experience in running stakeholder workshops and use case development.
  • Consultative approach or experience with business acumen.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Experience with AI and GenAI concepts, including machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and natural language processing.
• Experience with data & AI tools and technologies, such as Snowflake, SQL, Python, Azure AI and data visualization platforms (PowerBI or Sigma a plus).
• Experience in working with Agile squads directly or in a matrix model
• Understanding of data governance/management principles focussing on ethical considerations in data and AI.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits  

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.