AI and Data Lead

Software Engineering

Machine Learning/ AI Engineer

Wellington

Permanent

Troy Hammond
Troy Hammond

Co-Founder

Posted

November 17, 2025

  • Strategic and hands-on leadership role
  • Lead development of AI/ML models from prototyping to production
  • Christchurch-based - hybrid
About the Company:
Our client is a forward-thinking SaaS company focused on building products that prevent financial crime. Their mission is to create a safer world by helping customers detect fraud and meet compliance through innovative, intelligent solutions.

About the Role:
This is a player–coach position for a seasoned AI & Data professional. You’ll lead the company’s AI and data strategy, build scalable ML pipelines, prototype and deploy cutting-edge models, and embed intelligence across the product suite. You’ll also mentor a small team, drive innovation, and collaborate across engineering and product.

Skills & Experience:
  • Proven AI/ML leadership in enterprise or regulated environments
  • Strong Python, ML frameworks, and data engineering foundations
  • Experience in AML, fraud, or financial services is a plus
  • Ability to design scalable data/AI architecture
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder influence
  • Experience building and mentoring technical teams
  • Ethical and regulatory awareness in AI/ML development
Why Work Here?
  • Make a real-world impact on financial crime
  • Drive end-to-end innovation in a mission-led business
  • Work in a collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Supportive leadership focused on learning and development
  • Flexible hours and work-from-home options
  • Opportunities to grow with a scaling product business
  • Partner with cutting-edge AI vendors and tools
Ready to lead the charge in AI-driven innovation? Apply now or contact us at troy@talent.army for more details.

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