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Quant AI/ML Model Developer VP

Data Science and AI Full–time
ID: #10824
Posted: 2026-03-11
Salary

Description

Build the next generation of AI‑driven risk solutions at Barclays. This is a rare opportunity to join a new Quant AI/ML team within QA, focused on developing cutting‑edge generative AI applications that will transform how risk and finance functions operate. You’ll work on high‑impact projects—from payment systems to credit and finance use cases—while shaping the bank’s approach to large language models, vector databases, and next‑generation AI tooling. If you’re excited by innovation, hands‑on model development, and the chance to influence a greenfield capability, this role offers an exceptional platform to grow. To be successful as a Quant AI / ML Model Developer, you should have experience with: • Python programming and implementing AI/ML models, ideally including generative AI. • Working with large language models, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, or vector databases. • Applying quantitative or technical skills gained through a relevant degree (e.g., computer science, maths, physics). • Understanding of the GenAI landscape, including model options, implementation details, and platforms such as Bedrock. • Familiarity with financial services or experience working in a banking environment. • Strong communication skills to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders. 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 Location: London Purpose of the role To design, develop, implement, and support mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making Accountabilities • 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. Vice President Expectations • To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.. • If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.. • OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. 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.

Hard Skills 5
Skill Source Confidence
Python llm_hard
100%
Large Language Models (LLMs) llm_hard
100%
Prompt Engineering llm_hard
100%
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) llm_hard
100%
Vector Databases llm_hard
100%
Soft Skills 54
Skill Source Confidence
Collaboration llm_soft
100%
Coaching llm_soft
100%
Problem-Solving llm_soft
100%
Critical Thinking llm_soft
100%
Accountability llm_soft
100%
Responsibility llm_soft
100%
Analytical Thinking llm_soft
100%
Explaining Complex Ideas Clearly llm_soft
100%
Decision-Making llm_soft
100%
Stakeholder Communication llm_soft
100%
Cross-Functional Communication llm_soft
100%
Leadership llm_soft
100%
People Management llm_soft
100%
Team Leadership llm_soft
100%
Integrity llm_soft
100%
Trustworthiness llm_soft
100%
Ethical Behavior llm_soft
100%
Strategic Thinking llm_soft
100%
Mentoring llm_soft
100%
Written Communication llm_soft
100%
Managing Emotions llm_soft
80%
Interpersonal Judgment llm_soft
80%
Strong Work Ethic llm_soft
80%
Professionalism llm_soft
80%
Time Management llm_soft
80%
Organization Skills llm_soft
80%
Planning llm_soft
80%
Prioritization llm_soft
80%
Project Management llm_soft
80%
Attention to Detail llm_soft
80%
Quality Focus llm_soft
80%
Continuous Improvement llm_soft
80%
Negotiation llm_soft
80%
Persuasion llm_soft
80%
Influence llm_soft
80%
Technical Writing llm_soft
80%
Delegation llm_soft
80%
Inspiring Others llm_soft
80%
Motivating Team Members llm_soft
80%
Setting Goals llm_soft
80%
Performance Management llm_soft
80%
Change Management llm_soft
80%
Building Trust llm_soft
80%
Creating Strategic Alignment llm_soft
80%
Building Professional Relationships llm_soft
80%
Creative Problem Solving llm_soft
80%
Innovation llm_soft
80%
Strategic Problem Solving llm_soft
80%
Research Skills llm_soft
80%
Developing Creative Solutions llm_soft
80%
Emotional Intelligence llm_soft
80%
Empathy llm_soft
80%
Self-Awareness llm_soft
80%
Social Awareness llm_soft
80%
Apply Options
Publisher Direct Link
Barclays Careers No Apply
Canary Wharfian No Apply
Talent.com No Apply
Barclays Careers No Apply
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