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Santander UK is seeking an AI Transformation Lead in Madrid to spearhead enterprise AI initiatives, blending product leadership and hands-on development in a regulated banking environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI/ML, strong Python skills, and the ability to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions. The position offers a competitive rewards package and a hybrid work model.
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Job Summary
This role drives enterprise AI initiatives end-to-end, combining AI product leadership, technical architecture, and hands-on development.
The position requires designing, prototyping, and scaling AI systems that deliver measurable value within a regulated banking environment.
Candidates will benefit from a competitive reward package, flexible hybrid working models, and access to global learning opportunities.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Santander UK is seeking an AI Transformation Lead in Madrid to spearhead enterprise AI initiatives, blending product leadership and hands-on development in a regulated banking environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI/ML, strong Python skills, and the ability to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions. The position offers a competitive rewards package and a hybrid work model.
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Salary
Competitive salary; Performance-based bonuses; Preferential banking terms and wellness benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
3-4+ years AI/ML experience
Python development skills
LLM and prompt engineering
RAG architectures and vector databases
Deploying AI systems into production
Nice-to-have
Experience in regulated banking environments
Agentic workflows and orchestration frameworks
MLOps and evaluation pipelines knowledge
Cloud environments such as AWS
High ownership mindset with execution focus
Key Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
English and Spanish language proficiency required
Proven experience deploying AI systems into production