Lead AI Researcher at Lloyds Banking Group advancing AI transformation through innovative technologies and ethical practices. Collaborates across teams to solve complex financial challenges.
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct hands-on, end-to-end research, developing novel AI, Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), and Agentic AI solutions and patterns.
Set the technical direction and research roadmap for the AI team, translating complex business challenges and opportunities into a clear vision for AI development.
Lead the full lifecycle of AI research projects, from formulating problems, ideation, proposing hypotheses, developing new algorithms/models to experimentations to validating outcomes and publishing results, ensuring high-quality impactful outcomes.
Lead and work within cross-functional teams comprising of product managers, data scientists, ML/AI engineers, and business leaders.
Act as a subject matter expert, present research findings at conferences and publish papers to advance the field.
Coach and mentor junior AI researchers and engineers, helping to grow team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning and curiosity.
Partner with the Responsible AI team to embed robust ethical principles, bias mitigation techniques, and regulatory compliance into all AI development workflows.
Requirements
Extensive experience developing and deploying AI systems and machine learning models in a production environment.
Demonstrable experience in AI research, with a strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals.
Master’s or PhD (preferred) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or relevant STEM field.
Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques, including Generative AI, Agentic AI and reinforcement learning.
Strong proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python.
Expertise in AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch/TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Statsmodels, LangGraph and ADK.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI).
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to convey business information from technical subject matter.
A high degree of ethical awareness, with an understanding of AI ethics, risk mitigation, and bias detection.
Adaptability and a passion for continuous learning to keep up with the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Benefits
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
Share schemes including free shares
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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