Data Scientist Edinburgh

NatWest Group

Key Responsibilities

  • Playing a key role in advancing applied AI and AI research within the financial services industry, working within a team of skilled data scientists to tackle complex business challenges using advanced analytics and machine learning techniques.
  • Supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of advanced machine learning models and algorithms, including large language models.
  • Contributing to the development and execution of innovative AI and data science solutions for the bank’s most pressing challenges.
  • Working within a team of data scientists and engineers, providing technical expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.
  • Supporting the data science community of practice, staying informed in the field of applied AI and AI research.
  • Communicating effectively with stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations based on your team’s projects and findings.
  • Participating in end-to-end project delivery, from ideation to production deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Assisting in the identification and implementation of cutting-edge technologies, tools, and techniques to deliver value through cost reduction, income generation, or improved customer experience.

Skills and Expertise

  • Solid academic background in a STEM discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science), ideally with an MSc or PhD.
  • Experience with statistical modelling and machine learning techniques.
  • Knowledge of financial services.
  • Ability to use data to solve business problems from hypotheses through to resolution.
  • Expertise in key data science technologies and techniques (Python, Git, AWS, AWS SageMaker, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, NumPy, scikit-learn, time-series forecasting, classification, regression, large-language models, and experimental design).
  • Experience of using programming language and software engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience of exploratory data analysis.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to proactively engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.natwestgroup.com.

Posting date:
27 November 2024
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
27 December 2024
Location:
Edinburgh, EH12 1HQ
Company:
NatWest Group
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
R-00246029