FCS Data Scientist

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To use innovative data analytics and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from the bank's data reserves, leveraging these insights to inform strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the organisation. 

Accountabilities

• Identification, collection, extraction of data from various sources, including internal and external sources.
• Performing data cleaning, wrangling, and transformation to ensure its quality and suitability for analysis.
• Development and maintenance of efficient data pipelines for automated data acquisition and processing.
• Design and conduct of statistical and machine learning models to analyse patterns, trends, and relationships in the data.
• Development and implementation of predictive models to forecast future outcomes and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to seek out opportunities to add value from data through Data Science.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders 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.

Step into the role of FCS Data Scientist at Barclays, where you'll provide first-class support by conducting in-depth due diligence, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguarding our clients and organization with expertise and care.

Overall purpose of role

To support the Financial Crime Screening operation by providing support for the technological services used by the team and ensure development and delivery of high-quality data forensics. This will involve both directly performing analytical and development work, as well as working with the Barclays internal technical teams to ensure continued delivery of the platforms used. Additionally, compliance with Sanctions policies and work practices will be monitored and all requirements and restrictions adhered to.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role such as:

Key Accountabilities:

• Apply statistical techniques, machine learning methods, and analytical approaches to solve complex business and operational challenges.

• Write high-quality, scalable code in Python and SQL to extract, transform, analyse, and visualise complex datasets using Power BI and Tableau, building robust data pipelines that integrate data from multiple sources.

• Produce meaningful data forensics and advanced analytics to support the delivery of Financial Crime Screening operational initiatives.

• Design, develop, and maintain analytical and machine learning solutions to generate insights, identify patterns, and support data-driven decision making.

• Respond to ad-hoc analytical requests and communicate findings, trends, insights, and MI effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams to support data acquisition, transformation, and optimisation activities.

• Have an active interest in emerging technologies, data science methodologies, visualisation techniques, and automation opportunities across multiple technical disciplines.

• Develop an understanding of Financial Crime preventative measures, systems, and operational processes within Barclays.

• Support the delivery of automation, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives aligned with the wider Group strategy.

Stakeholder Management and Leadership:

• Good interpersonal skills which will be used to maintain relationships with multiple business areas, including Senior Leadership and Compliance.

• Ability to manage laterally and upwards across multiple discipline technical areas.

Decision-making and Problem Solving:

• Strong quantitative, statistical, and analytical skills with the ability to solve complex business problems logically and methodically.

• Demonstrated experience handling and analysing large datasets using Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and other analytical tools.

• Experience applying machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, data modelling, and statistical methods to derive business insights.

• Basic understanding of data engineering concepts, database structures, data pipelines, and data processing frameworks would be advantageous.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple analytical projects and deliver measurable business outcomes within agreed timelines

Risk and Control Objective:

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.

Person Specification:

• The candidate should be a team player, able to demonstrate strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.

• The candidate should be self-motivated, capable of working independently, when required, to a high standard.

• The candidate will need to be capable of finding resolutions to issues in a timely manner, confident in taking ownership of an issue and executing the appropriate techniques to deliver a solution.

• A positive attitude to change is essential and a desire to solve problems and deliver solutions in a timely manner is required.

• Stays up to date with latest technology, techniques, and methods, and look for opportunities to use insights/datasets/code/models/tools. Improve technical knowledge and analytical capabilities through personal development and training.

• Ability to maintain Barclays Values and a strict control environment safeguarding the bank and its customers from any potential risks.

• The role holder will have a proven record of accomplishment of managerial experience, responsible for the results of a complex and highly regulated and audited area’s operational processing activity.

• The role holder will be required to represent the team and/or department in meetings, site visits and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable Skillsets:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Relevant experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Business Intelligence.

• Strong hands-on experience in Python and SQL programming, including data manipulation, data analysis, and solution development.

• Experience building and maintaining analytical models using statistical and machine learning techniques.

• Proficient in Power BI and Tableau for dashboard development, visualisation, and business reporting.

• Strong understanding of data analytics methodologies, exploratory data analysis, and data visualisation best practices.

• Experience working with large and complex datasets to support operational and strategic decision making.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to support Global Financial Crime Operations deliveries and collaborate effectively across multiple sites and functions.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts and solutions to non-technical audiences

• Knowledge or experience within Financial Crime Operations, Screening, Compliance, or Risk Management.

• Working knowledge and understanding of end-to-end payment flows.

• Basic understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL processes, data warehousing, and database server-side technologies.

• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and big data technologies would be advantageous.

You may be assessed on key essential 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.

This role is based out of Noida and Gurugram.