Job Description
Job Title: Senior Analyst - Data Scientist
Location: Noida
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Risk and Control Objective
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do.
Working Flexibly
We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs
Hybrid Working
Structured hybrid role:
At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.
Introduction:
The Senior Analyst – Data Scientist position is responsible for building new Data Science capabilities by operationalizing Big Data platform, monetizing new data assets, and leveraging Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics methodologies.
The Data Scientist role provides project specific leadership in building selection & targeting solutions that integrate effectively into existing systems and processes while delivering strong and consistent performance. Working with Customer Management, Marketing, Partnership and broader US Consumer Bank Leadership, the Data Scientist role provides expertise in project design, predictive model development, validation, monitoring, tracking, implementation and/or specification.
This role will work closely with the technical disciplines of IVU, Model Monitoring to ensure that the latest methodologies and constraints are incorporated and to provide efficient documentation around the process to ensure smooth Auditability and Controls.
The development and implementation of coherent and improved models is fundamental to the firm’s ability to manage its financial risk. The role will require the candidate to understand the underlying regulatory requirements and the primary drivers of the bank as well as helping the strategies.
What will you be doing?
• Manage data science projects from concept to deployment for delivering substantial business value through application of new-age AI-driven methodologies
• Develop new statistical models and Machine Learning algorithms that drive Marketing, Customer Experience, Credit Risk and Offer Optimization programs.
• Participate in overall project design, provide technical direction on key Data Science infrastructure decisions involving analytical toolkit, Big Data platform and cloud computing and delivery with other functional teams
• Produce robust documentation to ensure replicability of results and fulfil Barclays governance requirements
• Work constructively with other Barclays resources to deliver projects
• Ensure project completion within agreed time frames and end-client satisfaction
• Be a subject-matter-expert in traditional statistical methods (Logistic/Linear Regression, Decision Trees) as well as new Machine Learning algorithms (k-Means, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting etc.) using programming languages such as Python, R and Scala.
• Drive applied research initiatives in deep learning, natural language processing, recommender systems, next-best-action systems, speech analytics, and computer vision
What we’re looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline
• A good knowledge of data analysis, theory and statistical techniques (such as linear or nonlinear models, logistic regression, macroeconomic forecast, decision trees, cluster analysis and neural networks etc.)
• An ability to produce reports and interrogate systems to produce analysis and resolve discrepancies/queries
• Strong analytical work experience in a financial services company
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Data Science, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics
• Expert in Python or R; proficient in SQL, SAS, Spark, Scala
Skills that will help you in the role:
• Masters or PhD in a quantitative discipline
• Exceptional business acumen and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, technical and/or statistical skills with proven ability to process large datasets into meaningful information
• Strong communication skills & ability to work independently
• Project management skills. Manage project tracker deliverables end-to-end and ensure management and stakeholders are up to speed with progress, obstacles and risks.
• Ability to support peers on technical aspects of projects and offer subject matter expertise to colleagues and teams across different QA teams.
• Stakeholder/Model Owner management. Ensure alignment of projects with business objectives of stakeholders/Model Owners.
• Ability to follow Model Governance Procedures and strong alignment to Model Risk Policy and Milestone framework.
• Understanding of the US regulatory and Financial accounting requirements.
Where will you be working?
Noida
Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. ‘Be More @ Barclays’ represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It’s the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done
Location: Noida
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Risk and Control Objective
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do.
Working Flexibly
We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs
Hybrid Working
Structured hybrid role:
At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.
Introduction:
The Senior Analyst – Data Scientist position is responsible for building new Data Science capabilities by operationalizing Big Data platform, monetizing new data assets, and leveraging Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics methodologies.
The Data Scientist role provides project specific leadership in building selection & targeting solutions that integrate effectively into existing systems and processes while delivering strong and consistent performance. Working with Customer Management, Marketing, Partnership and broader US Consumer Bank Leadership, the Data Scientist role provides expertise in project design, predictive model development, validation, monitoring, tracking, implementation and/or specification.
This role will work closely with the technical disciplines of IVU, Model Monitoring to ensure that the latest methodologies and constraints are incorporated and to provide efficient documentation around the process to ensure smooth Auditability and Controls.
The development and implementation of coherent and improved models is fundamental to the firm’s ability to manage its financial risk. The role will require the candidate to understand the underlying regulatory requirements and the primary drivers of the bank as well as helping the strategies.
What will you be doing?
• Manage data science projects from concept to deployment for delivering substantial business value through application of new-age AI-driven methodologies
• Develop new statistical models and Machine Learning algorithms that drive Marketing, Customer Experience, Credit Risk and Offer Optimization programs.
• Participate in overall project design, provide technical direction on key Data Science infrastructure decisions involving analytical toolkit, Big Data platform and cloud computing and delivery with other functional teams
• Produce robust documentation to ensure replicability of results and fulfil Barclays governance requirements
• Work constructively with other Barclays resources to deliver projects
• Ensure project completion within agreed time frames and end-client satisfaction
• Be a subject-matter-expert in traditional statistical methods (Logistic/Linear Regression, Decision Trees) as well as new Machine Learning algorithms (k-Means, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting etc.) using programming languages such as Python, R and Scala.
• Drive applied research initiatives in deep learning, natural language processing, recommender systems, next-best-action systems, speech analytics, and computer vision
What we’re looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline
• A good knowledge of data analysis, theory and statistical techniques (such as linear or nonlinear models, logistic regression, macroeconomic forecast, decision trees, cluster analysis and neural networks etc.)
• An ability to produce reports and interrogate systems to produce analysis and resolve discrepancies/queries
• Strong analytical work experience in a financial services company
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Data Science, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics
• Expert in Python or R; proficient in SQL, SAS, Spark, Scala
Skills that will help you in the role:
• Masters or PhD in a quantitative discipline
• Exceptional business acumen and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, technical and/or statistical skills with proven ability to process large datasets into meaningful information
• Strong communication skills & ability to work independently
• Project management skills. Manage project tracker deliverables end-to-end and ensure management and stakeholders are up to speed with progress, obstacles and risks.
• Ability to support peers on technical aspects of projects and offer subject matter expertise to colleagues and teams across different QA teams.
• Stakeholder/Model Owner management. Ensure alignment of projects with business objectives of stakeholders/Model Owners.
• Ability to follow Model Governance Procedures and strong alignment to Model Risk Policy and Milestone framework.
• Understanding of the US regulatory and Financial accounting requirements.
Where will you be working?
Noida
Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. ‘Be More @ Barclays’ represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It’s the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Analyst | Data Scientist position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in New Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.
