Interim People and Transformation Officer (AI)

About AKJ

AKJ has established a long track record of success in the asset management space, with $2B in ecosystem assets, clients in 35 countries, and five regulatory jurisdictions, along with being an eight-time recipient of HFM's Best Hedge Fund Platform award.  But we are only getting started, and are now at a pivotal moment as we build the foundation for the next era of asset management.

AKJ is redefining how asset management work gets done.  As 24/7 markets, agentic AI, and tokenisation reshape an industry most legacy providers can't keep pace with, we have developed the AKJ Intelligence Stack: the first AI-native, integrated platform combining regulated infrastructure, agentic orchestration, and embedded execution within one architecture. We are also the only regulated, execution-grade alternative to the AI vendors now entering asset management.  AKJ has a regulatory moat that would require years to replicate — with a staged plan to help shape the industry's next decade.

We are looking for exceptional builders, thinkers and operators who want to work at the intersection of frontier AI and regulated finance – people that can see the future and want to help shape it.  We look forward to the prospect of you joining our team!

The Need

The company is in the process of launching a new AI product to European financial institutions and, as part of the development process, is starting out by moving its own operations onto a tokenized platform run by AI.  As such, it finds itself at an inflection point: a recently completed acquisition bringing technology capabilities that move up and expand the firm's product ambitions; a firm-wide AI agenda now under way; and the  management and staffing structure needing to be restructured to support this next phase of growth.

The Role

AKJ is seeking a highly experienced “Interim People and Transformation Manager” on a 12-month contract (2–4 days per week), reporting directly to the CEO. This is a senior, hands-on executive role — not merely an advisory function. The individual will develop a management and staff restructuring Blueprint for AKJ’s new AI product, and assist the CEO in establishing the culture to support a rapid growth trajectory. The individual will also work with the company’s HR function to scope, source, and recruit the initial core executive talent required to make staffing more scalable, while building the organizational infrastructure and HR systems leadership capability to support the firm's growth.

Key Priorities

• Develop the management and staff restructuring Blueprint for the company’s new AI product; The AKJ Intelligence Stack. 
• Define the organizational structure, roles, and leadership profiles needed to realize the potential of the Intelligence Stack (without legacy attached…).
• Reset the culture to one supporting aggressive growth. 
• Personally own end-to-end executive recruitment for targeted senior hires
• Build out internal HR infrastructure — systems, processes, and operational support — for the existing HR function to sustain.
• Coach the leadership team; act as a senior sparring partner to the CEO and mentor to the HR function.
• Handle complex and sensitive personnel matters with experienced senior judgement.

Candidate Profile

• Former Chief People Officer, HR Director, change management specialist, transformation officer, private equity-backed operator or equivalent; 10+ years at senior level
• Proven track record of organizational transformation in PE-backed, high-growth, or financial services environments.
• A creative, hands-on executive recruiter who is comfortable owning search processes directly, not merely overseeing them.
• Deep experience in building HR infrastructure and people systems.
• Strong executive presence; able to challenge the CEO and earn trust across the organization.
• Based in Oslo, Norway.
• Fluency in English required