AI/ML Data Scientist

Barclays; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Gurugram, India, seeks an AI/ML Data Scientist to lead development of predictive models and analytics within our digital platforms. You will drive project design, model development, validation, monitoring and implementation across existing systems, ensuring strong performance and governance.

The role requires deep Python/NLP/SQL proficiency, Spark experience, and familiarity with DevOps tools like Git/Bitbucket and JIRA. Exposure to GenAI and cloud environments is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and ML algorithm knowledge including NLP.
• Experience with SQL and Spark/PySpark for large datasets.
• Experience in predictive model development and validation.
• Understanding of model lifecycle, governance, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with DevOps and version-control tools like Git/Bitbucket.
• Experience with JIRA for project tracking and management.

Responsibilities

• Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems.
• Collaborate with technology to specify dependencies for analytical solutions.
• Develop high performing, well-documented analytics and modelling solutions.
• Operationalise analytics and models in production software.
• Provide ongoing support for analytics effectiveness.
• Ensure conformance to Barclays risk policies and control environment.

Skills

Python

NLP

SQL

Spark

Predictive modeling

Model lifecycle

Git

JIRA

Tools

Databricks

AWS

GenAI

TeamCity

Jenkins

Job description

Step into the role of AI/ML Data Scientist at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

The Data Scientist position provides project specific leadership in building targeting solutions that integrate effectively into existing systems and processes while delivering strong and consistent performance. Working with Applied AI Data Scientist role provides expertise in project design, predictive model development, validation, monitoring, tracking and implementation.

Key critical skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python programming for data science and machine learning applications.
• Good understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms, including Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Strong working knowledge of SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with Spark/PySpark for processing and analysing large datasets.
• Experience in predictive model development, from model building through validation.
• Understanding of the model lifecycle and model management, including monitoring, governance, and implementation.
• Familiarity with DevOps and version-control tools such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience using JIRA for effective project tracking and management.

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Desirable Skillsets:

• Familiarity with DevOps and tools such as TeamCity and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of the financial services or banking domain would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) tools and their practical applications would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of AWS and cloud-based environments would be beneficial.
• Experience with Databricks for data processing and analytics would be an added advantage.

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You may be assessed on key essential skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based out of Gurugram..

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, implement, and support mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making

Accountabilities

• Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems using domain expertise.
• Collaboration with technology to specify any dependencies required for analytical solutions, such as data, development environments and tools.
• Development of high performing, comprehensively documented analytics and modelling solutions, demonstrating their efficacy to business users and independent validation teams.
• Implementation of analytics and models in accurate, stable, well-tested software and work with technology to operationalise them.
• Provision of ongoing support for the continued effectiveness of analytics and modelling solutions to users.
• Demonstrate conformance to all Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Policies, particularly Model Risk Policy.
• Ensure all development activities are undertaken within the defined control environment.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.