Skip to content
Updated How AI-exposed are the skills employers are hiring for? See the data →

From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

AI/ML and Applied Data Science Lead

The employer hasn't listed a salary.

Apply on S&P Global Market Intelligence

Description

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML and Applied Data Science Lead to join our Enterprise Solutions team. You will define and lead the AI/ML and applied data science roadmap for Enterprise Solutions, shaping high-rigor analytical capabilities across a complex, regulated global financial-services environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and lead the AI/ML and applied data science roadmap for Enterprise Solutions
  • Design, build, and operate production-grade models for anomaly detection, variance analysis, drift detection, forecasting, behavioural signals, and prediction
  • Own the full model lifecycle from problem framing, data exploration, feature engineering, back-testing, validation, deployment, monitoring, tuning, and incident response
  • Partner closely with engineering, data platform, product, and business teams to translate complex analytical problems into scalable, production-ready ML systems
  • Act as a hands-on technical authority and multiplier, reviewing models, guiding senior practitioners, improving data quality and monitoring standards, and influencing decisions through deep expertise

Requirements:

  • 25+ years of experience in analytics, data science, and machine learning
  • Deep expertise in applied data science and ML, including statistical modelling, predictive analytics, model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and optimisation
  • Strong hands-on technical skills, with the ability to work directly with data, code, ML frameworks, and complex datasets
  • Experience building scalable, reliable, and explainable AI/ML solutions that meet operational, governance, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pragmatic and outcome-oriented mindset, focused on delivering models that perform reliably in production and create tangible business value
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly explain modelling decisions, assumptions, risks, and limitations
  • Influential leadership and collaboration, capable of driving alignment and technical excellence across cross-functional teams without relying on formal authority
  • Coaching and mentoring capability, guiding and developing data scientists through technical reviews, knowledge sharing, hands-on support, and leading by example

Benefits:

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs
  • Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families

Skills

Required

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://spgi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SPGI_Careers/job/London-UK/Global-Head--Data-Science_325514-1

Apply on S&P Global Market Intelligence