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Hybrid WorkingLeads the desigining and implementation of solutions leveraging AI and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems, acting as a point of technical expertise and thought leadership, and provides line management and/or coaching to grow team capability
JOB TITLE: Lead Data & AI Scientist
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Experience : 15-21 Years
We’re looking for a strategic and technically minded Lead Data & AI scientist to join our Homes Platform AI Team.
As a Lead Data & AI Scientist, you will leverage AI and machine learning to gain insights, make predictions, and aid decision-making. You will ensure ethical considerations and accuracy are upheld while delivering optimized models ready for production. Your work will contribute to solving complex business problems and improving operational efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Day to day, you will:
· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver solutions.
· Collecting, processing, and analysing data from various sources and ensure ethical use of data in all projects.
· Performing statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns.
· Developing and implementing machine learning models and algorithms.
· Continuously improving models and processes for better performance.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
· Passion for AI & Data Science
· A technical lead, who takes ownership of deliveries within a Feature Team and is willing to help grow and guide engineers to form successful teams.
· Ability to understand complex business requirements and create business ready solutions
· Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, particularly the ability to convey business information arising from technical subject matter to non-technical people.
And any experience of these would be really useful
· Insights into industry solutions for data management, storage, and analytics
· Experience of working within regulatory change would be advantageous, including Credit Risk, capital and impairment processes
· Experience of line management

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