Director, Data Scientist Management

Director, Data Scientist Management

Full-Time 72000 - 88000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
BNY

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead AI solution development and mentor junior team members in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join BNY, a leading global financial services company driving innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a culture that fosters success.
  • Other info: Be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of finance.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact with cutting-edge AI technologies and transformative solutions.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant fields and significant AI/ML experience.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.

Job Description In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Lead complex, end to end AI solution development.

On BNY’s AI platform ELIZA—from problem shaping and experimentation to deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact.

Provide technical direction to pods; guide prioritization, trade offs, and architecture decisions across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Governance.

Design and embed responsible AI practices into solutions—clear evaluation methods, transparency standards, risk controls, and human oversight patterns—while helping shape the AI Hub’s responsible AI framework.

Partner with platform teams to deliver scalable, observable, secure capabilities; establish drift/quality monitoring and cost aware performance.

Mentor juniors; uplift engineering quality via documentation, reusable accelerators, and communities of practice.

Contribute to AI Hub standards, reference architectures, and platform components.

Job Description In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Lead complex, end to end AI solution development.

On BNY’s AI platform ELIZA—from problem shaping and experimentation to deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact.

Provide technical direction to pods; guide prioritization, trade offs, and architecture decisions across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Governance.

Design and embed responsible AI practices into solutions—clear evaluation methods, transparency standards, risk controls, and human oversight patterns—while helping shape the AI Hub’s responsible AI framework.

Partner with platform teams to deliver scalable, observable, secure capabilities; establish drift/quality monitoring and cost aware performance.

Mentor juniors; uplift engineering quality via documentation, reusable accelerators, and communities of practice.

Contribute to AI Hub standards, reference architectures, and platform components.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering/Management (advanced degree preferred).

Significant experience delivering AI/ML in enterprise environments with proven ownership of multi phase or multi pod programs.

Deep applied experience across LLMs/NLP, agentic systems, retrieval architectures, robust evaluation, and enterprise grade delivery.

Demonstrated ability to simplify complexity, set technical direction, and drive outcomes across teams.

People leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing team members.

About Us At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success.

As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.

Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent.

Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About The Team At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom

Director, Data Scientist Management employer: BNY

At BNY, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Vice President, Data Transfer – Integration & Quality role in London. Our commitment to a culture of excellence is reflected in our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid leave and volunteer time, which support both personal and professional growth. We foster an inclusive environment that champions innovation and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for career advancement while ensuring our employees are equipped with the resources they need to thrive.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Director, Data Scientist Management

AI Solution Development
Technical Direction
Architecture Decisions
Responsible AI Practices
Evaluation Methods
Risk Controls
Human Oversight Patterns