I am partnering with a highly respected financial services organisation to hire an Applied AI / Automation Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The organisation has a strong track record of innovation, operational excellence, and a culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and diversity. This opportunity sits within a modern Data Science team and will play a pivotal role in designing and building an AI-enabled reporting and reconciliation platform that will transform the client''s Fund Administration processes. Role Overview The successful candidate will report into the Head of Data Science and work closely with a dedicated Product Manager in the Fund Administration team. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will architect, build, and deliver production-grade automation solutions in a real-world financial environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of an automated reporting and reconciliation platform.Build intelligent workflows covering data ingestion, validation, reconciliation, and NAV calculation.Establish exception-handling and human-in-the-loop processes where required.Ensure accuracy, auditability, operational resilience, and clear observability across the platform.Work closely with operations and product stakeholders to translate complex workflows into technical solutions.Evolve the solution into a robust internal product with clear maintainability and scalability.Deliver a production-ready automation platform within 12 ..... full job details .....