Location: London, UK (The City/Canary Wharf)
Type: Full-time, Co-Founder Equity Position
Compensation: Competitive base + significant equity stake (3-8%)
Funding Stage: Seed (£850k)
🚀 The Opportunity
Join us in building the next-generation AI platform that will transform London's £200B+ financial services sector. FinanceGPT London combines cutting-edge AI with deep UK regulatory expertise and City-specific market intelligence.
We're targeting £225M ARR within 5 years with a clear path to a £3-8B exit, serving investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and fintech companies across The City, Canary Wharf, and beyond.
🎯 What You'll Build
Core AI Platform
Advanced LLM Integration: Deploy and fine-tune GPT-4/Claude models with financial domain expertise
Real-time Market Intelligence: Process millions of data points per second from LSE, Bloomberg, and alternative data sources
Autonomous AI Agents: Build intelligent agents for trading, compliance, research, and risk management
Predictive Analytics: Develop ML models for earnings prediction, M&A identification, and market regime detection
Technical Infrastructure
Cloud-Native Architecture: Multi-region deployment (London/Dublin/Frankfurt) with auto-scaling
Real-time Data Pipeline: Apache Kafka/Flink for sub-second market data processing
Enterprise Integrations: Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv, prime brokerage APIs, and regulatory systems
Advanced Security: Zero-trust architecture, FCA compliance, and financial-grade security protocols
🔧 Technical Stack You'll Lead
AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, NVIDIA Triton, custom financial LLMs
Data: Kafka, Flink, Snowflake, ClickHouse, Neo4j, vector databases
Backend: FastAPI, GraphQL, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes
Frontend: React/Next.js, TypeScript, real-time dashboards, mobile apps
Cloud: AWS/Azure multi-cloud, Terraform, DataDog monitoring
Fintech: QuantLib, Bloomberg APIs, regulatory reporting systems
💼 What You'll Own
Technical Leadership
Define and execute the overall technology strategy and architecture
Build and lead a world-class engineering team of 20+ developers
Drive technical due diligence for Series A and beyond
Establish engineering culture, processes, and best practices
Product Innovation
Lead AI research and development initiatives
Architect scalable solutions for enterprise financial institutions
Drive integration partnerships with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other data providers
Ensure 99.9% uptime SLA for mission-critical financial applications
Business Impact
Collaborate on go-to-market strategy and customer technical requirements
Support enterprise sales with technical expertise and demos
Drive product-market fit through rapid iteration and customer feedback
Scale platform to handle £100M+ ARR growth trajectory
🎓 Who You Are
Essential Experience
Driven, Optimistic and we don't discriminate on age and experience
Proven track record building and scaling B2B SaaS platforms to $50M+ ARR
Financial services experience - trading systems, risk management, or regulatory compliance
AI/ML expertise - LLMs, real-time ML systems, or quantitative finance applications
Technical Expertise
Deep knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture
Experience with real-time data processing and high-frequency trading systems
Strong background in machine learning, preferably in financial applications
Familiarity with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and regulatory requirements
Leadership Skills
Experience building engineering teams from 5 to 50+ developers
Track record of successful fundraising and investor relations
Strong product intuition and customer-centric mindset
Excellent communication skills for enterprise client interactions
Preferred Qualifications
Previous co-founder or C-level experience at a successful fintech/AI startup
PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance
Experience with UK financial regulations (FCA, MiFID II, GDPR)
Background at tier-1 investment banks, hedge funds, or financial data providers
🏆 Why Join Us
Exceptional Opportunity
Category-defining company in the fastest-growing sector (AI + Finance)
Massive market - London's financial district with global expansion potential
Clear exit path - Multiple strategic acquirers (Bloomberg, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs)
Experienced team with deep financial services and AI expertise
Competitive Package
Significant equity stake (3-8%) with high growth potential
Competitive salary with performance bonuses
Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and pension
Flexible working with modern offices in The City
Technical Excellence
Cutting-edge technology - Latest LLMs, real-time ML, cloud-native architecture
Unlimited learning budget for conferences, courses, and certifications
World-class team of AI researchers, quantitative analysts, and senior engineers
Direct impact on product direction and company strategy
🚀 Next Steps
Ready to build the future of financial AI? We're looking for our technical co-founder who will help scale from pre-revenue to a £3-8B exit.
Apply now with:
Your CV highlighting relevant fintech/AI experience
A brief note on your vision for AI in financial services
Examples of technical leadership and team building success
Interview Process:
Initial conversation with founding team (45 mins)
Technical deep-dive and architecture discussion (90 mins)
Meet the team and culture fit (60 mins)
Final interview with advisors and investors (60 mins)