Lead, Cognitive Automation at Standard Chartered Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION

To shape the Standard Bank Group (SBG) artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and drive the creation of AI and machine learning (ML) solutions and projects; prioritising the delivery of new AI initiatives.  To apply deep domain expertise in driving the AI strategy to enable SBG to be a business and thought leader in its desired markets.  Utilise technical knowledge of, and experience in, the following to address AI and ML solution requirements - ML Concepts; Software Engineering Discipline (e.g. Source Control, CI/CD); major ML frameworks (Tensorflow, PyTorch, scikit-learn); Big Data Processing Libraries (e.g. Spark, Dask); structured and unstructured data; building end-to-end solutions on Cloud (AWS, Azure); working with and tuning pre-built AI Services in Cloud; Data Visualisation software (Qlik, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).  Lead the process of liaising with stakeholders to enable the analysis of business problems, ensuring requirements are clarified and the scope of the resolution needed is defined.  Manage the Budget / Financials for the AI and ML Team checking that all spend falls within the allocated budget.  Develop and utilise good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders and team members to understand and translate user needs; providing information to others (users, team members, vendors etc.) as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Cloud certification, Machine Learning certification and Phd. - Computer Science, Math, Engineering.

Experience

• 8-10 years experience in the AI, Cognitive Computing, Robotics & Innovation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies:

• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service
• Requirements Elicitation
• Data Analysis
• Systems Design & IT Development