Purpose of the role
To use innovative data analytics and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from the bank's data reserves, leveraging these insights to inform strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the organisation.
Accountabilities
Assistant Vice President Expectations
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.
As a Fraud Data Scientist at Barclays, you will be responsible for the development and enhancement of fraud detection systems. Applying advanced analytical methods and data-driven approaches, you’ll improve our ability to detect and prevent fraud across a variety of banking products and services. You’ll work closely with other experts in the field, helping us stay one step ahead in addressing fraud risks.
To be successful as a Fraud Data Scientist, you should have:
A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
Proven experience in fraud analytics, scam prevention, financial crime, or cybersecurity, preferably within financial services, banking, or a regulated environment.
Strong analytical and coding capabilities, with hands-on experience in Python, R, SQL, machine learning techniques, and data science frameworks to develop and enhance fraud detection models.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
Experience leading, mentoring, or managing teams of data scientists, analysts, or other technical professionals.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of risk management, governance, regulatory requirements, and control frameworks within a financial services environment.
You may be assessed on the key critical 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.
The team and therefore this role are primarily located at our Northampton office, however we may consider Radbroke and Glasgow.

Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.