Data Scientist Full Time

NatWest Group

Join us as a Data Scientist

• Playing a key role in advancing applied AI and AI research within the financial services industry, you’ll work within a team of skilled data scientists to tackle complex business challenges using advanced analytics and machine learning techniques
• You’ll be supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of advanced machine learning models and algorithms, including large language models
• This is an opportunity to make a significant impact with us and establish yourself as a prominent contributor in the field of data science and AI

What you’ll do

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of innovative AI and data science solutions for the bank’s most pressing challenges. You’ll work within a team of data scientists and engineers, providing technical expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

The skills you’ll need

To excel in this role as a Data Scientist, you’ll need a solid academic background in a STEM discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science, ideally with a MSc or PhD. You’ll also need experience with statistical modelling and machine learning techniques, as well as some knowledge of financial services.

In addition, you’ll demonstrate:

• The ability to use data to solve business problems from hypotheses through to resolution
• Expertise in key data science technologies and techniques, such as 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