Technology Lead

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TECHNOLOGY LEAD - DIGITAL & AI SOLUTIONS

Office: Hyderabad

Department: Digital & AI

Reports to: Director - Digital & AI Solutions

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of digital and AI solutions, including but not limited to AI/ML systems, LLMs, retrievable augmented generation, Advance machine learning algorithms, natural language processing applications, computer vision systems, and predictive analytics models.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers, data scientists, and engineers, ensuring      the successful execution of projects within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for innovation, and    translate technical concepts into actionablestrategies.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in digital and AI to drive continuous improvement and maintain a competitive edge.

• Oversee the implementation of robust software development methodologies, quality assurance processes, and security standards to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of digital and AI solutions using AI/ML     in Python: Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras, leveraging LLMs, transfer learning, and AWS Bedrock for scalable AI applications.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the technology team, promoting professional growth and development opportunities for team members.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on digital and AI technologies, providing insights, recommendations, and thought leadership to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement: Support in the development of Monitoring and evaluation tools/ procedures the performance of Digital & AI solutions conducting post-implementation reviews, and implementing lessons learned to improve future decision-making and outcomes.

• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline technical solutions across IQ-EQ to improve efficiency and optimize resource utilization.

Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to core Digital & AI product deployments and preparing reports for management and stakeholders for scheduled and ad-hoc forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related.

• Proven experience (6+ years) in leading digital and AI projects from conception

  to delivery, preferably in a technology-driven environment.

• Strong technical expertise in digital technologies, including web and mobile

  development, cloud computing, big data analytics, and IoT.

• Deep understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and algorithms, such as

  machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language

  processing.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, as well as

  familiarity with relevant frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch,

  scikit-learn, AI/ML in Python, Keras, leveraging LLMs, transfer learning, and

  AWS Bedrock).

• Experience in developing commercial Models

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex

  technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and motivating highperforming

  teams.

• Proven problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and a results-driven mindset.

  Other

• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required by IQ-EQ

  Desired Criteria:

• Systems Analysis Qualification

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g., AWS Certified

  Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer).

• Experience of operating within a firm that shares some of the following features: -

o Globally distributed teams

o Financial Services

o Fast paced and rapidly evolving environment

• Knowledge of or experience working in a Private Equity / Investor services industry

Key competencies for position and level

• Communicates Effectively

• Effective Team Player

• Demonstrates Resilient

• Plans and Aligns

• Organisation Savvy

• Embodies our ABC values: Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.