Generative AI Engineer

Who we are:

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong and currently manages $7 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives.  We trade in over 70 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 125 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity, and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader, and contribute to our continued success.

Job description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Generative AI Engineer in our London office to lead the integration of cutting-edge generative AI technologies across our firm’s operations. This role goes beyond applying AI to existing challenges; it's about reimagining our business processes through the potential of AI. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization, independently identifying opportunities where AI can enhance decision-making and operational efficiencies. As a leader in harnessing the power of generative AI, the Generative AI Engineer will be at the forefront of keeping us ahead of market trends and best practices, ensuring our team is equipped with the most advanced tools and knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-departmental initiatives to identify challenges and opportunities where generative AI can provide significant value, including content creation, predictive analytics, and process automation.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate optimal AI technologies that align with our unique organizational needs, ensuring strategic fit and maximum impact on our operations.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for employees at all levels to foster an understanding of generative AI capabilities and encourage adoption of new technologies.
• Collaborate with internal IT, software development, and data engineering teams to ensure the infrastructure and data pipelines support the needs of generative AI applications.
• Remain at the forefront of generative AI advancements, evaluating and recommending new technologies that can provide a competitive edge to our organization.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Process-oriented approach to work with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a closely related field.
• 5-7 years of experience integrating emerging technologies, with at least 1 years’ experience focused primarily on Generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python programming, with a portfolio of projects demonstrating proficiency in generative AI technologies.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related fields.
• Experience with a broad range of AI technologies beyond generative models, including but not limited to NLP and predictive analytics.
• Understanding of the financial markets, with the ability to apply generative AI solutions in a way that is compliant and effective for hedge fund operations.
• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape affecting AI applications in financial services.

 

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Last updated on Jun 20, 2024