Associate, AI & Data Engineer

Aksia
Athens, Greece

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mid-level data engineers with GenAI experience who can bridge technical and business teams in Athens.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level data engineers with GenAI experience and cross-functional collaboration skills
    — “This role will support the firm's AI and data initiatives, working with both IT and business teams”
  • Candidates fluent in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms with a focus on automation
    — “Design and build robust data models per business area to enable future automation”

Things to consider

  • Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement for this role
    — “Fluency in English both written and spoken”
  • The role requires working in Athens, potentially limiting remote flexibility
    — “join the IT team in Athens”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate hands-on use of GenAI tools like LangChain or LangGraph
    — “Practical experience with GenAI and agentic workflows, including relevant tools and frameworks”
  • Showcase cloud platform experience with specific examples from your background
    — “Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful AI and data initiatives
  • robust data models
  • automation foundations
Typical background
data engineeringAI engineeringsoftware development

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonSQLCloud PlatformsData ModelingAI Tools

Preferred

SnowflakeFinancial Services

Stack & domain

PythonSQLCloud PlatformsGenaiAgentic WorkflowsLLM ApisLangchainLanggraphProblem-solvingCommunicationFinancial ServicesAsset Management

About the role

Original posting from Aksia via Greenhouse

Aksia Overview

Aksia is an alternative assets specialist, providing investment solutions for institutional investors globally. We provide investment management, advisory and research services across hedge funds, private credit, private equity, real assets, and real estate. As of June 30, 2026, Aksia advises on over $353bn and manages $38bn of client capital.

Team Overview

Aksia's Information Technology team is made up of 30 global members focused on operational infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity, partnering closely with all business units to bridge business strategy and technical capability.

Position Overview

Aksia is seeking a mid-level AI & Data Engineer to join the IT team in Athens. This role will support the firm's AI and data initiatives, working with both IT and business teams to evaluate data, build robust data models, and lay the foundation for automation. The position combines hands-on engineering with close collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

Support the IT team in designing, building, and delivering AI and data initiatives across the firm

Partner with business teams to help them leverage AI tools in their day-to-day work

Assess and evaluate each team's data sources, quality, and structure

Design and build robust data models per business area to enable future automation

Build GenAI solutions and agentic workflows that streamline business processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience in a similar data or AI engineering role

Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL

Experience working with large data sets and relational databases

Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Practical experience with GenAI and agentic workflows, including relevant tools and frameworks (e.g., LLM APIs, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar)

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Fluency in English both written and spoken

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with Snowflake (strongly preferred)

Experience in the financial services or asset management sector

Source: Aksia careers (Greenhouse)

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