Senior Data Scientist

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Data Scientist, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of D&A Operations. This dynamic position requires you to collaborate with technology teams to influence the technology roadmap and build a culture of innovation. You will manage stakeholders, mentor specialists, and drive the development of enterprise solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise in AI/ML, data analysis, and strategic thinking will be essential in delivering value to the organization. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to create sustainable growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing full stack data scientists.
• Good understanding of AI/ML practices and Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Enterprise Solutions powered by AI/ML models.
• Mentor Data Science specialists to ensure expertise and rapid delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

AI/ML Expertise

Python Programming

SQL Skills

MLOps Knowledge

Cloud Computing

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Mentoring Skills

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

Developer Toolkits

Job description

The Emerging Tech Standard Delivery Team will orchestrate adoption of new technologies and build Enterprise Solutions for D&A Operations. The individual will work closely with Specialists, Operations & Technology delivery teams to devise Enterprise solutions that deliver business and customer value. The role will manage stakeholders and coordinate with teams highly proficient in data science, machine learning, database development, and front-end application engineering. The individual needs to self-learn in areas including emerging technology, industry methods of working, financial content, and business processes used across D&A teams. Beyond this, they should have a good sense of numbers and data analysis and be articulate and able to connect with technical and non-technical people.

The Lead Data Scientist will work closely with Technology to influence the D&A Operations technology roadmap and will partner with D&A Ops leaders to build a culture that cultivates innovation, speed, and quality.

Key areas of focus for the role include:

• Product Owner: Be the product owner for Enterprise Extraction solution and work with D&A Operations Leads and their teams to triage use cases based on business benefit.
• Technology & Practices: Support building and deploying of Enterprise solutions using emerging technology, data science, machine learning, and developer toolkits in an Agile manner that delivers value for D&A Operations.
• Business Expertise: Knowledge of the latest trends regarding Enterprise Solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinker required in this role with a need to innovate and build Enterprise level solutions to accelerate automations across D&A.
• Culture Building: Work in partnership with Operations/Specialist Leaders to build knowledge, awareness, and organizational capabilities that enable innovation at scale.
• Mentoring & Guidance: Mentor Data Science specialists ensuring deep expertise and rapid pace of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Business Practices

• Support the development of Enterprise Solutions, MVP to test the applicability of emerging tech and ways of working.
• Be the champion & product owner of enterprise extraction solution and work closely with D&A Ops for triaging and solutioning of use cases.
• Lead the design and development of Enterprise Solutions, capabilities powered by AI/ML models.
• Secure access to new data sources and technology for LSEG Operations in anticipation of future needs to meet GSOs and DSOs.

Culture Building

• Create an Operations culture of innovation that supports Ops strategic focus areas, removing perceived barriers to execution.
• Drive MVE team development to improve efficiency and expand Ops capabilities.
• Work with communities of practice for AI/ML and other emerging technologies and methods of working.
• Collaborate with D&A, Tech Ops & other stakeholders to influence technology roadmaps.
• Mentor & guide the Data scientist team of AI/ML, adoption of industry leading practices and realization of business outcomes.

Key Behaviours:

• Continuously adopt a pragmatic, flexible, and responsive approach.
• Ability to prioritize critical tasks whilst simultaneously managing competing demands.
• Manage stakeholder engagements internally and externally to discover problems and use cases, as well as to translate business impact of ongoing and completed projects.
• Create compelling proposals with technologists and business to drive innovation from conception to production with appropriate success metrics.
• Use deep domain expertise in financial market content, data science, and LSEG data and products.
• Understand and stay aware of leading-edge techniques, tools, and promote industry leading practices.
• Develop and implement operational strategy for the Tech Standard team.
• Provide input and challenge for resolution of key issues that directly impact business.
• Contribute to development of wider Customer Operations strategies.
• Address complex business issues beyond immediate needs or where established policies can be adapted.

Candidate Profile / Key Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and demonstrable ability to work effectively with all organisational levels.
• Demonstrable experience working with AI/ML professionals & Tech Ops teams.
• Experience managing full stack data scientists for 5-7 years.
• Good understanding of Python programming concepts and leading practices and solid SQL skills.
• Ability to translate business, customers and end-users’ requirements into technical specifications, solutions and products, and metrics.
• Extensive knowledge of MLOps approaches.
• Extensive experience in Cloud computing.
• Entrepreneurial thinker with the ability to take a problem statement, gather data, and propose new/creative solutions.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Preferred

• Experience in large investment banking or financial services organisations.
• Familiar with Refinitiv or LSEG processes and products.
• Experience working with executives and/or C-Suite individuals.
• Experience working with a global team.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy, and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.

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