Vice President, AI / Machine Learning Software Engineer

Archer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and wellbeing programs

Paid leaves including volunteer time

Job summary

BNY is hiring a Vice President, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer in Manchester. The role focuses on designing AI-driven solutions for complex enterprise problems across the data stack, from problem framing to deployment, partnering with platform, data, and product teams.

Strong ML, AI technique knowledge and architectural thinking are essential in this leadership position. The candidate will lead the development of scalable AI systems, pipelines, and decision engines, while documenting

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a quantitative field such as CS, math, AI or data science.
• Solid understanding of ML concepts, statistics and AI techniques.
• Experience designing scalable AI systems and architectures.
• Strong problem solving, logic and mathematical thinking.
• Ability to translate business needs into algorithmic solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-driven solutions for enterprise data problems.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured AI/ML approaches.
• Build scalable AI pipelines, data processing, and decision systems.
• Collaborate with platform, data and product teams to embed AI in enterprise systems.
• Evaluate emerging AI methodologies to improve solutions.
• Document design choices and algorithms for enterprise adoption.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

ML concepts

AI techniques

System design

Algorithmic thinking

Business problem translation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI, Data Science or related field

Tools

AI frameworks

Job description

Vice President, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Role Overview

We are looking for highly analytical engineers who excel at designing and building AI‑driven solutions for complex enterprise problems. The role focuses on strong logical thinking, algorithmic problem solving, and system design to develop scalable AI‑enabled capabilities across data platforms and applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full lifecycle of AI solution development – from problem formulation and model selection to system integration and deployment – while emphasizing sound engineering principles and architectural thinking. This role is located in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Design and develop AI‑powered solutions to solve complex enterprise data and analytics problems
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured AI/ML approaches and algorithms
• Build scalable architectures for AI solutions, including model pipelines, data processing, and decision systems
• Collaborate with platform, data, and product teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems
• Evaluate and experiment with emerging AI methodologies and frameworks to improve solution effectiveness
• Document solution design, assumptions, and algorithms for enterprise adoption

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, AI, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• Experience in software development with additional experience on AI based frameworks
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and algorithmic problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, statistical methods, and AI techniques
• Ability to design scalable AI systems and architectures
• Strong logical reasoning and mathematical thinking
• Exposure to AI assisted experimentation and evaluation frameworks
• Experience translating business problems into algorithmic solutions
• Ability to work with large and complex datasetsStrong written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex concepts

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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.