Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Job Description Summary

Head of AI

Permanent

Location: Edinburgh or London

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

We're looking for an experienced financial services leader to deliver Aegon Asset Management's enterprise-wide AI strategy. This is a highly strategic role requiring deep industry expertise, strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate emerging AI capabilities into tangible business value across investment, operational and corporate functions.

Working closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders and technology teams, you'll drive AI-enabled transformation across the organisation and ensure we maximise opportunities while maintaining strong governance and regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

• Driving and evolving Aegon Asset Management's enterprise AI strategy in alignment with business goals and technology priorities.
• Advising executive leadership and the Management Board on AI opportunities, risks and strategic direction.
• Leading the industrialisation of AI by transitioning successful concepts and pilots into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Establishing and overseeing AI governance frameworks, policies and standards to support responsible and ethical AI adoption.
• Partnering with senior business leaders to identify, prioritise and deliver high-impact AI initiatives across investment, operational and corporate functions.
• Driving adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Aegon AI and emerging agent-based technologies across the organisation.
• Leading the AI Steering Committee and managing a portfolio of AI use cases prioritised by value, risk and strategic alignment.
• Developing and leading a specialist team whilst managing AI investment priorities and external strategic partnerships.

We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have

• Significant experience within asset management or financial services, with a strong understanding of how technology and AI can create business value.
• A proven track record of defining and delivering large-scale strategic, technology or transformation initiatives across complex organisations.
• Extensive leadership experience, including influencing senior stakeholders and operating effectively at executive level.
• Experience in AI, advanced analytics or data science within a large enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of generative AI, machine learning and emerging agent-based technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for a broad range of audiences.
• A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on delivery, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with strategic technology partners and vendors to accelerate capability growth and business outcomes.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button.

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Additional Job Description

AAM Job Family: IT – AI

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age