Description
We are seeking an AI in Finance Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Barclays Finance by leveraging cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.
The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of Finance and Technology, refining and executing the AI in Finance operating model, driving high-impact use cases that simplify processes, strengthen controls, and unlock commercial benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Functional Design: Collaborate with Line SMEs to support options analysis and recommendations as part of decision making.
- Data Analysis/Modelling/Governance: Design conceptual data models and governance requirements in accordance with GDMS standards and principles.
- End-to-End Process & Controls: Develop target process and controls design/documentation and operational runbooks.
- Delivery/Implementation Support: Update design/functional requirements throughout the development cycle and resolve RAIDS related to functional requirements and business processes.
- Functional Testing: Develop scripts and data to test alignment to requirement definitions.
Assistant Vice President Expectations:
- Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
- Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate or equivalent degree in a numerical or technical discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics).
- Understanding of Finance workflows and ability to identify and deliver automation opportunities using AI technologies.
- Deep knowledge of Machine Learning and Generative AI principles, data mining techniques, and end-to-end model lifecycle processes.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and commitment to ethical AI adoption aligned with Barclays governance standards.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to act as an influencer and negotiator, driving alignment between Finance and Technology teams and shaping investment decisions for AI initiatives.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R, and familiarity with ML frameworks/tools.
- Cloud technologies expertise, particularly AWS (including Bedrock for GenAI hosting), and familiarity with Generative AI implementation patterns.
- Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) and workflow automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Alteryx).