Data Scientist & Automation Lead - Vulnerabilities remediation Governance

We are hiring a Senior Data Scientist to help drive high-impact Vulnerability remediation governance and oversight program with our customers and their partners, transforming our compliance missions using AI and other cloud-based solutions and services. Data scientists have data management and expertise in developing statistical techniques to analyse data and find patterns. You’ll be part of the Vulnerability management oversight and governance Operations team, working within integrated operations squads to build and embed industrialised decision‑support software products. This area plays a critical role in improving operational compliance outcomes by applying advanced machine learning and optimisation techniques to real‑world decision‑making challenges across the State Street vulnerability remediation and governance teams.

Responsibilities

·        You will acquire the data necessary for vulnerability remediation and plan and develop usable data sets for modelling. You’ll also update internal best practices for data collection and preparation, and contribute to data integrity conversations with stakeholders, management and threat and vulnerability management

·        You will evaluate your team’s models and recommend improvements as necessary, drive best practices for models, and develop operational models that run at scale. You’ll also conduct thorough reviews of data analysis and modeling techniques, and identify and invent new evaluation methods.

·        You will research and maintain a deep knowledge of the industry, including trends and technologies, so that you can identify strategy opportunities and contribute to thought leadership best practices. You’ll also write extensible code that spans multiple features, and develop expertise in proper debugging techniques.

·        You will define business, customer, and solution strategy goals, and partner with other teams to identify and explore new opportunities. You’ll also apply a customer-oriented focus to understand their needs, and help drive realistic customer expectations.

·        Act as the technical owner of one or more production‑grade data science product codebases

·        Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of decision‑support software across the full product lifecycle

·        Understand complex operational business problems end to end and identify opportunities for data‑driven optimisation

·        Drive modelling and system design decisions, balancing implementation time, system behaviour, technical debt and business value

·        Prototype, build and deliver industrialised machine learning and optimisation models in Python

·        Design and build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines

·        Implement orchestration pipelines and CI/CD deployment processes

·        Ensure software quality through logging, error handling and automated testing

·        Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases

·        Quantify product adoption and value capture

·        Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback

·        Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions

·        Support integration of decision‑support products into operational business processes

·        Communicate modelling approaches, trade‑offs and results clearly to technical and business audiences

·        Mentor and support junior team members

·        Contribute to agile ways of working, including Git versioning, code reviews and delivery predictability

·        Strong experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Advanced Analytics to develop predictive, operational, and insight-driven solutions.

·        Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Data Engineering for data transformation, modelling, automation, and analytics development.

·        Strong proficiency in visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau to design interactive dashboards, self-service reporting tools, and stakeholder-ready business intelligence solutions.

·        Strong problem definition and design thinking skills to convert ambiguous business needs into user-centered, scalable analytics and automation solutions.

·        Comfortable working in ambiguous environments where business problems may not be clearly defined at the start; able to shape direction, ask the right questions, and create clarity with stakeholders.

·        Working knowledge of Power Platform and Power Automate is desirable, particularly for workflow automation and rapid prototyping, but secondary to core data science, AI, analytics, and integration capabilities.

·        Experience leveraging SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and enterprise collaboration technologies to deliver digital solutions and knowledge management capabilities.

·        Proven ability to design and implement API integrations and connected systems across multiple platforms and data sources.

·        Experience in process mining, workflow optimisation, and intelligent automation to improve operational efficiency.

·        Strong background in solution architecture, technical design, and scalable application development.

·        Demonstrated success delivering analytics products and business intelligence solutions from concept through deployment and adoption.

·        Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills to drive discussions with business and technology teams, translate business context into technical requirements, and explain technical solutions in clear, practical language.

·        Knowledge of Cloud, AI, Generative AI, and Copilot technologies with the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical business solutions.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

·        Act as a trusted technical advisor to global compliance leaders and business stakeholders.

·        Lead solution discussions, proof-of-concepts, demonstrations, and technology evaluations.

·        Translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive execution from concept through deployment.

·        Mentor team members and promote adoption of modern analytics and AI practices.

What You’ll Bring

·        Expert capability in applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques

·        Strong Python expertise with experience delivering production‑quality data science software

·        Experience working with cloud platforms and modern ML tooling

·        Strong software engineering discipline including testing, CI/CD and version control

·        Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions

·        Clear communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences

·        Collaborative working style with a focus on continuous improvement

·        Systems‑thinking mindset with attention to detail

·        Curiosity, resilience and adaptability in fast‑moving environments

·        Strong commitment to delivering measurable business value

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor's OR Master's OR Doctorate Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)

·        4-6 years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required)

·        Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in working in customer-facing environments

·        Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves. Join us and help create life-changing innovations that impact billions around the world!

·        Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required)

·        Experience in relevant finance and banking sector is preferred  

In this hands-on role, you will design and deliver AI-powered automation, advanced analytics, digital monitoring, and Copilot-enabled solutions that enhance compliance operations globally. Partnering closely with compliance, business, and technology teams, you will translate complex challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions that improve risk management, decision-making, operational efficiency, and user experience across multiple regions
We invest in your health, wellness, and financial future by offering a competitive package including a wide range of benefits built around your personal needs and those close to you.  
AI & Copilot Solutions

·        Lead design and implementation of Microsoft Copilot, AI agents, and Generative AI solutions supporting State Street Vulnerability remediation oversight and governance  operations.

·        Develop and deploy Copilot Agents, policy assistants, chatbot solutions, and knowledge retrieval capabilities to improve user experience and productivity.

·        Evaluate emerging AI technologies and translate business opportunities into scalable enterprise solutions.

·        Partner with governance, compliance, and technology teams to ensure responsible AI adoption and alignment with organisational standards.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Communication, Complaints Investigation, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platforms,  Internal Auditing, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Vulnerability management, Cyber knowledge.

About State Street

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We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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