Head of Agentic AI and Data Science Research

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the FCA's Agentic AI and Data Science Research function, setting the strategic direction for AI research,

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Applications must be submitted directly to the search firm.

The closing date for this role is 23:55 on Sunday 11th October.

Selection will be via a two-stage interview and psychometric assessment

If successful, you will be required to obtain and retain SC Clearance.

Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices

The salary range for the role is London - £140,000 - £190,000 and National - £126,000 - £171,000.

Responsibilities

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Joining the Senior Leadership Team at the FCA during an exciting and challenging time of great change in financial services and its regulation
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Leading a department of talented and committed people through significant projects whilst also delivering on business-as-usual objectives
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Exposure to strategic issues and key players in the world of finance, both nationally and internationally

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Lead the FCA's Agentic AI and Data Science Research function, setting the strategic direction for AI research, advanced analytics and emerging technologies
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Define and shape the FCA's medium and long-term approach to AI and Data Science, ensuring emerging technologies support smarter regulation, regulatory intelligence, financial crime reduction and organisational effectiveness
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Establish and maintain the FCA's AI governance and research ethics framework, providing the standards, controls and technical authority required for the safe, ethical and proportionate use of AI and advanced analytics
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Develop and maintain the FCA's medium and long-term AI and Data Science roadmap, translating research, horizon scanning, and emerging technologies into future organisational capability and priorities
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Lead the FCA's horizon scanning and AI intelligence capability, identifying emerging opportunities and risks, and translating them into strategic recommendations, policy insight and investment priorities
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Lead the FCA's Data Science Profession; provide specialist AI and Data Science expertise, building professional standards, organisational readiness, and thought leadership while representing the FCA across regulatory, technology, and stakeholder communities
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Developing and delivering a long-term strategy for the department, aligning to broader divisional and organisational strategies
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Leading on performance, capability and culture within the department, with a strong focus on operational excellence
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Delivering through others by relying on coaching, influencing and negotiating skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders
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Building a strong and inclusive directorate that attracts and develop diverse talent

Requirements

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Significant experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally
Experience leading specialist technical, analytical, AI, data science or comparable multidisciplinary teams within a complex organisation
Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, data science, and advanced analytics, including associated opportunities, limitations and risks
Experience of developing governance frameworks, standards, operating models or strategic roadmaps supporting the safe, ethical, and proportionate use of AI or advanced analytics
Proven ability to translate complex technological developments into practical organisational outcomes, priorities, and investment decisions

Experience developing strategic, tactical, and ethical approaches for deploying AI and advanced analytics in support of organisational objectives
Proven horizon-scanning capability and ability to convert emerging technological developments into actionable strategies, and business roadmaps
Experience establishing AI governance, model assurance, research ethics or responsible AI frameworks.
Ability to operate credibly as a senior technical adviser to executive and board-level stakeholders.
Exemplary communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skill
Experience of role modelling strong leadership behaviours in line with organisational values
The ability to inclusively lead a group of talented individuals with a wide variety of professional expertise, experience, and backgrounds
An open and flexible management style and the ability to communicate effectively to a wide-ranging audience with different skills and perspectives

Advanced understanding of agentic AI, multi-agent systems, and emerging frontier AI technologies.
Experience within financial services, regulation or another highly regulated environment.
Evidence of recognised thought leadership within AI, data science, or advanced analytics.
Experience representing an organisation externally on AI strategy, governance, or innovation topics.
Familiarity with commercially available agentic AI platforms and tooling.

We want to remove any possible barriers and are committed to providing a wide range of reasonable adjustments so that you can keep the focus on your conversations and be at your best. If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter to discuss this further. Our aim is to make you application as easy as possible, and your recruiter will be happy to work with you to make any necessary arrangements where possible.