Finance AI Jobs UK 2026
Browse live AI and ML jobs across UK financial services — fraud detection, credit risk, model risk validation, RegTech compliance AI, and AI automation at banks, fintechs, hedge funds, and insurers.
Fraud & AML AI
High demand
Quant AI / Model Risk
Premium pay
RegTech & Compliance AI
Fast growing
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Fastest growing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What AI jobs are available in UK financial services?
ML Engineer (fraud, credit risk), Model Risk Validator, Quant AI Engineer, RegTech AI Engineer, AI Automation Engineer, and Data Scientist. Available across banks, challengers, insurers, hedge funds, and RegTech companies.
What salary for an AI job in UK finance?
ML engineers at fintechs: £65,000–£95,000 mid-level. At banks: £60,000–£85,000 base plus 15–30% bonus. Quant researchers: £95,000–£250,000+. Model Risk Validators: £80,000–£165,000 base.
Do I need finance experience?
Not necessarily. Strong ML engineering skills are the primary requirement. Finance domain knowledge is helpful — some roles (quant, model risk) require it. Many ML engineering roles are accessible from other sectors with strong fundamentals.