VP- AI & Technology Lead at Petra Funds Group

This is a hands-on technology leadership role focused on using AI and automation to streamline internal operations at Petra — especially in fund administration, compliance, and management company services. The ideal candidate is a mid to senior-level technologist with AI/ML engineering, data pipeline, and internal tool-building experience, who understands private markets workflows. They will partner directly with firm leadership and work across teams to design and deploy automation, data infrastructure, and intelligent tools that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Required Skills

• 8–10 years in AI/ML engineering, data science, or full-stack development
• Proven delivery of AI/automation solutions in production environments
• Strong Python skills and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience with data pipelines, APIs, automation scripting
• Familiarity with LLM workflows (e.g., embeddings, RAG, fine-tuning)
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Experience building internal tools for workflow enhancement
• Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams
• Familiarity with private markets systems (e.g., fund accounting software, CRMs)

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in fund administration, accounting, or financial services
• Exposure to private fund operations (investor portals, document management, etc.)
• Experience growing or managing small technical teams
• Full lifecycle ownership of AI/ML solutions
• Strategic mindset with execution focus

Salary Range

At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $175,000 – $240,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care
We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan*
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance
• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct employee feedback about our culture, trust, and workplace experience

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires.

What We’re Proud Of 

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience: 

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture. 

• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.