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Barclays Bank US · 12 hours ago

AVP - Data Scientist (Quantitative Analytics)

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barclays Bank US is focused on shaping the future of financial crime prevention, and they are seeking an AVP - Data Scientist (Quantitative Analytics) to design and deliver machine learning solutions. This role involves developing robust models to detect financial crime while collaborating with stakeholders and maintaining rigorous documentation standards.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonFraud DetectionCloud PlatformsDevOps/MLOpsModel Risk ManagementStatistical ModelsCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Required

Direct experience in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning or statistical models within financial services or similarly regulated industries

Working experience coding in Python and experience with machine learning and distributed data frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, Spark)

Confirmed experience in areas such as Fraud detection, Credit Risk, and Anti-Money Laundering (or similar) in consumer banking

Preferred

Responsibility for model lifecycle processes, from inception through development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or ML-focused cloud-based services (e.g. Databricks) for advanced data analytics and/or machine learning

Practical experience applying DevOps/MLOps fundamentals—version control (Git), unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, modular code design—and experience operationalizing models in collaboration with technology teams

An understanding of model risk management, governance, controls, and documentation within the financial services' regulatory environment

Company

Barclays Bank US

Barclays Bank US is a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States that creates highly customized programs to drive customer loyalty and engagement for some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail and affinity institutions.

Founded in 1966

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://barclaysus.com

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