Join us as Head of Data Science
- Join our senior leadership team in Data Science & Innovation (DS&I) within Data & Analytics
- Create what’s next by developing new data products, leveraging the bank’s data assets, while shaping how the bank works by helping embed data-driven thinking and ways of working
- It's a great opportunity to make a real impact solving the most complex business problems using advanced data science techniques
- We're offering this role at managing director level
As Head of Data Science, you’ll solve the most complex business problems, driving 6x ROI using data science methods and tools, while leveraging a team of data scientists and engineers. You’ll be the Product Owner of the bank-wide data science platform and tools, driving adoption and usage, including these platforms across India, as well as the Chief Digital and Information Office, and business teams. Alongside this, you’ll lead and grow the bank’s Data Science Community of Practice and ensure a steady flow of data talent into the bank.
You’ll own and drive a leading-edge data research agenda, developing new intellectual property and publishing peer-reviewed papers. You’ll lead the India team of DS&I data scientists and engineers to explore and demonstrate how new techniques can be applied to data. We'll look to you to create value across the business through transformational projects, while delivering prioritised use cases and working closely with stakeholders. Moreover, you’ll create academic and industry networks to support our influence, acting as the bank’s technical data science expert in India at industry forums and conferences as required.
In addition, you’ll be:
- Leading the India-focused education, selling and embedding developments in data science across the bank
- Leading the India Data Science Community Of Practice, driving the identification and delivery of opportunities to support the bank’s strategic direction through better use of data
- Acting as the pastoral lead for all DS&I resources in India
- Leading the Indian data science research and experimentation agenda to deepen the bank’s understanding of leading-edge analytical techniques, technologies, and tools
- Building the bank’s brand in global data science communities to drive a constant inflow of new talent into the bank
We’re looking for someone with deep experience of deploying data science techniques in industry, including the pragmatic implementation of AI solutions such as machine learning and generative AI, to drive transformational value. You’ll bring the ability to work with and influence business stakeholders and data science peers alike, using a combination of technical expertise and storytelling skills where appropriate.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a broad and deep understanding of banking across all franchises and functions, from both a business and data perspective.
In addition, you’ll need:
- Experience deploying advanced data techniques including Python, Spark, and the AWS-stack such as SageMaker and ECS, across structured and unstructured data environments
- Strong team management and development skills in a technically complex environment
- To be a structured thinker with the ability to clarify and simplify complex ideas with ease
- A PhD in Data Science or related area and at least 10 years industry experience
Hours
45Job Posting Closing Date:
19/06/2026Skills Required
- Deep experience deploying data science techniques in industry
- Pragmatic implementation of AI solutions including machine learning and generative AI
- Experience with Python, Spark, and AWS stack such as SageMaker and ECS across structured and unstructured data
- Broad and deep understanding of banking across all franchises and functions from business and data perspectives
- Strong team management and development skills in a technically complex environment
- Structured thinker able to clarify and simplify complex ideas
- PhD in Data Science or related area and at least 10 years industry experience
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Flexible Benefits — A flexible ValueAccount structure with pension and benefit funding allows tailoring of health, protection, lifestyle, and savings options, with unused amounts typically paid as cash. This flexibility supports personalisation of coverage, particularly in Great Britain where the framework is most detailed.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded pension contributions are provided on top of salary in Great Britain, alongside automatic retirement enrollment and share/save programs. This creates structured long‑term wealth support as part of total reward.
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Parental & Family Support — UK policies outline extended maternity, adoption and equal partner leave on full pay with a phased return, plus paid neonatal care leave. These provisions are positioned as market‑leading and complement broader flexibility resources.
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