Head of Applied AI – Investments

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Job Specifications

I’m currently partnering on a confidential search for a truly unique leadership opportunity at the intersection of AI, quantitative investing, and large-scale capital deployment.

This is a rare chance to join a well-capitalized global investment platform building a next-generation Applied AI & Quant function from the ground up.

The mandate:

Design and deploy AI/ML systems across the full investment lifecycle
Drive alpha research, portfolio construction, and risk analytics
Build intelligent decision-support tools for investment teams
Lead the development of a modern quant + AI research platform

What makes this exciting:

Greenfield opportunity to build a world-class team and platform
Direct impact on multi-billion-dollar investment decisions
Strong appetite for innovation (LLMs, agentic AI, advanced quant methods)
High visibility with senior leadership and real influence on strategy

We’re looking for:

Senior leaders (15+ yrs) in quant research, AI/ML, or data science
Experience in investment environments (hedge funds, asset managers, private markets, etc.)
Strong track record of building and deploying production-grade AI/quant systems
Ability to bridge deep technical work with investment decision-making

About the Company

Since 1997, Cooper Fitch has been a leader in recruitment and executive search, serving the Middle East with unparalleled expertise and dedication. We find, build, and retain outstanding leaders and teams that drive transformational change and exceptional growth for our clients. Specialising in recruitment and executive search, human resources advisory services (HRAS), and tailored recruitment solutions such as recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent. ... Know more