AI Engineer - Market Risk Automation

Location: London (3 days per week onsite)

Contract: Initial 12-month contract

Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35)

A leading global financial institution is seeking an AI Agent Engineer to develop an intelligent automation solution focused on Market Risk QA and testing processes.

Key Requirements

• Strong Python development experience.
• Hands-on experience with LangChain, LangGraph, and agentic AI frameworks.
• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) and LLM integration.
• Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Foundry expertise.
• Experience building scalable AI solutions within enterprise environments.
• Understanding of AI governance, security, auditability, and compliance controls.
• Ability to work within regulated environments and deliver robust technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI agents to automate Market Risk testing workflows.
• Integrate with existing systems and MCP infrastructure.
• Deliver scalable, secure, and compliant AI solutions on Azure.
• Collaborate with Risk, QA, Engineering, and Architecture teams.
• Ensure governance, auditability, and operational controls are Embedded throughout the solution life cycle.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com