Senior Python Engineer AI

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets across all major asset classes with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at

* As at 30 September 2025

The Team

At Man Group our ambitions for AI are significant. We have a long history of pioneering technology in finance and this role presents the opportunity to join us as we work towards leveraging scalable intelligence to fundamentally change how we identify and execute on investment opportunities.

We are looking for a high-performing Senior Python Engineer to build solutions that make use of the latest GenAI and Machine Learning techniques and capabilities. This role is at the intersection of technology generative AI and finance helping to deliver high-impact novel solutions that touch every part of our business.

Working in our Machine Learning Technology team you will build out the core AI platform and infrastructure used across Man Group. You will also partner and consult with teams across the business to create agents and tools that augment automate and transform our investment and operational workflows.

Role Responsibilities

Design build and maintain the firms core AI and Machine Learning platform
Partner with stakeholders in research trading technology and operations to design build and deploy bespoke AI/ML applications and agents
Actively monitor the latest developments in applied AI to identify propose and implement novel AI-powered solutions
Proactively engage with teams across the business to promote understanding and adoption of AI tools and capabilities

Key Competencies

Essential

Advanced proficiency in Python with extensive professional experience in building production applications and services
Proven experience working in a formal Python development environment alongside other developers following software development best practices
Demonstrable enthusiasm for AI engineering and Machine Learning
Strong academic record to include a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science Mathematics Engineering or Physics
Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain a close working relationship with traders quantitative researchers and other stakeholders

Advantageous

Familiarity with front-end frameworks/languages e.g. TypeScript React
Experience integrating with databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis
Experience using GenAI to build agentic knowledge processing or automated coding tools
Experience training or fine-tuning generative models
Experience building tools and technologies within systematic or discretionary investing units
Experience working with applied mathematics financial markets and instruments with awareness of underlying concepts
Experience with our tooling stack: Linux/UNIX Git Jira Slack

Inclusion Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
Youll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives partnerships and programmes youll find opportunities to grow develop your talents and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives while advancing your career through professional development and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people youll receive two annual Mankind days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements pension/401k life and long-term disability coverage group sick pay enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race color creed national origin ancestry religion disability sex gender identity and expression marital status sexual orientation military or veteran status age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us please contact.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

About Man GroupMan Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpin...