Finance AI Transformation Architect

Barclays; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking an AI in Finance Specialist to shape AI-enabled finance operations in London. You will refine the operating model, drive high‑impact automation, and collaborate with Finance, Transformation, Technology and governance teams to scale AI solutions.

You will translate technical AI concepts into clear business outcomes, engage stakeholders, and champion ethical AI adoption within Barclays governance standards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a numerical or technical discipline.
• Understanding of Finance workflows and ability to identify automation opportunities.
• Deep knowledge of Machine Learning and Generative AI principles, data mining techniques, and end-to-end model lifecycle processes.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes with stakeholder engagement and ethical AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Functional Design: support options analysis and recommendations in collaboration with Line SMEs.
• Data Analysis/Modelling/Governance: design conceptual data model and governance per GDMS standards.
• End-to-End Process & Controls: develop target process and controls design and runbooks aligned to the org model.
• Delivery/Implementation Support: update design requirements and manage RAIDS for functional needs.
• Functional Testing: develop scripts and data to test alignment to requirements ahead of user testing cycles.

Skills

AI in Finance

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Stakeholder engagement

Ethical AI adoption

Python or R

AWS Bedrock

Git

Bitbucket

Power Automate

Alteryx

Education

Undergraduate degree in numerical or technical discipline

Tools

Python

R

AWS Bedrock

Git

Bitbucket

Power Automate

Alteryx

Job description

Barclays is seeking an AI in Finance Specialist to shape AI-enabled finance operations in London. You will refine the operating model, drive high‑impact automation, and collaborate with Finance, Transformation, Technology and governance teams to scale AI solutions.

You will translate technical AI concepts into clear business outcomes, engage stakeholders, and champion ethical AI adoption within Barclays governance standards.