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# AI Engineer

- **Company:** Octavius Finance
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Theories, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Agentic-AI, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/ai-engineer/57506537

## About the Role

1. Strong software engineering background with excellent Python development skills.
 2. Practical experience developing AI applications, automation tools or agentic AI solutions.
 3. Experience working across data analytics, quantitative engineering or full-stack development.
 4. Genuine passion for financial markets, investment strategies and asset management.
 5. Strong problem solving skills and an ability to identify opportunities to improve existing processes.
 6. Comfortable working directly with investment professionals and translating their requirements into technical solutions.
 7. Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver practical, production-ready applications.

Previous experience within investment management, quantitative research or financial services would be advantageous, although candidates from other technical backgrounds will also be considered.

Progress towards or completion of the CFA qualification would be particularly attractive, given the close interaction with the investment function.

## Description

1. Design, develop and implement AI-driven tools to improve investment research and operational efficiency.
 2. Develop agentic AI solutions to automate research processes and streamline investment workflows.
 3. Work directly with investment professionals to identify challenges and build practical technical solutions.
 4. Build Python-based applications, data analytics tools and automated research systems.
 5. Develop tools to monitor market developments, news flow and investment-relevant information.
 6. Use AI and quantitative techniques to extract insights from large volumes of financial data and internal research.
 7. Take ownership of projects from initial discussions through to development and deployment.
 8. Collaborate with investment, quantitative research and technology teams internationally., The successful candidate will join an established global investment manager where technology, data and quantitative research play an integral role in the investment process.

Unlike a traditional engineering position, this role offers significant exposure to investment professionals, providing the opportunity to understand how research is conducted, investment decisions are made and portfolios are managed.

The firm has a strong culture of internal development, with previous examples of individuals successfully transitioning from research support and technology functions into investment analyst positions.

For someone looking to build a career at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantitative engineering and investing, this position offers an opportunity to remain technically hands on while developing a deeper understanding of financial markets.

The firm is particularly interested in ambitious engineers who are passionate about investing and keen to demonstrate their capabilities within a highly analytical investment environment.