Ai Lead Data Scientist - Bpl

Barclays

Not specified; performance-linked incentives menti...
Not specified
Advanced machine learning and statistical modelling
Python and modern data science tooling
Model risk management and ai governance
Barclays is seeking an AI Lead Data Scientist for its Payments business, responsible for leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves managing complex projects, influencing key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in AI development

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership for AI-driven decisioning across the Payments domain, ensuring models support commercial outcomes while adhering to strict regulatory standards.
  • The incumbent is responsible for the end-to-end model development lifecycle, from problem framing and experimentation to production monitoring and drift detection.
  • As a senior advisor, the leader will collaborate with Payments, Risk, Compliance, and Product stakeholders to define KPIs aligned with both business growth and risk mitigation.

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Barclays is seeking an AI Lead Data Scientist for its Payments business, responsible for leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. The role involves managing complex projects, influencing key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in AI development.

Salary

Not specified; Performance-linked incentives mentioned for partnership context; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced machine learning and statistical modelling
  • Python and modern data science tooling
  • Model risk management and AI governance
  • Payments domain decisioning expertise
  • Senior stakeholder influence and advisory

Nice-to-have

  • Generative AI and agentic analytics experience
  • PhD or equivalent advanced research background
  • Cloud-based AI platform familiarity
  • Merchant acquiring or fintech sector knowledge
  • Experience with large-scale transactional datasets

Key Requirements

  • Advanced quantitative expertise in Statistics or Mathematics
  • Proven delivery of AI/ML models in regulated environments
  • Deep knowledge of causal inference and experimentation frameworks

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