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Junior AI Engineer (App: 7-196)

Junior AI Engineer (App: 7-196)

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 70,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

19-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Problem-solving Research Machine Learning PyTorch TensorFlow Programming Mathematics

Job Specifications

Referment are working with a boutique, research-driven hedge fund in London who are looking to hire their first Junior AI Engineer.

This is a unique opportunity for a recent STEM graduate (2:1 or above) with a strong interest in finance and fundamental research to join a highly respected investment team.

The successful candidate will help automate and streamline a wide range of processes – from generating reports on company financials to analysing complex bond documentation – ultimately supercharging analysts’ productivity and giving them more time to focus on investment opportunities.

What You’ll Do

Build AI-powered tools to automate repetitive research tasks
Analyse financial and legal documents using machine learning
Develop workflows that generate insights for the investment team
Work closely with analysts to understand processes and design automation solutions
Explore new AI and data-driven approaches to improve efficiency

What We’re Looking For

A minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics etc.)
Solid programming skills in Python (experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch/TensorFlow is a plus)
Demonstrable interest in finance and credit markets (coursework, projects, or internships)
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to tackle unstructured challenges
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Why this role?

Be the first AI-focused hire in a fast-growing hedge fund
Gain exposure to credit markets and event-driven investing
Clear progression into broader roles within the investment team
Competitive compensation: up to £50,000 base + bonus
Work in a collaborative Mayfair office environment

This is an outstanding chance to apply your technical skills in one of the most intellectually stimulating areas of finance, with strong career progression and mentorship on offer.

To find out more and apply, get in touch with Referment today.

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About the Company

Referment is an innovative award winning recruitment business, built for the Financial Services sector, we use a peer-to-peer sourcing model to identify the best candidates for the right roles. Our approach to recruitment is aligned with creating a collaborative economy. We are focused on rewarding our network of expert referrers for recommending high quality people to us, so everyone benefits. This approach is much more effective and efficient at finding the best match between candidates and roles, allowing us to spend mo... Know more