Senior AI Technical Lead - SCIB MadridCountry: Spain
SCIB is looking for a SENIOR AI TECHNICAL LEAD based in our Boadilla del Monte (MADRID) office.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
At Santander CIB () we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us?
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.
Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Join our team as a Senior AI Technical Lead!
We're seeking a visionary leader to drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions in Corporate and Investment Banking. If you have a passion for innovation, a strong technical background, and a desire to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
We need someone like you to help us in different fronts:
1. Architect, design, and build scalable, high-performance AI products tailored to the needs of business users in Corporate and Investment Banking.
2. Transform AI solutions into production-ready, enterprise-grade solutions, ensuring robustness, scalability, and seamless integration with existing systems.
3. Product owner of the technical platform and ecosystem for AI development, including data pipelines, model deployment infrastructure, monitoring tools, and CI/CD workflows, managing the implementation and maintenance with the production team.
4. Collaborate closely with Domain CIOs, IT infrastructure teams, and the Data/Infrastructure Center of Excellence (CoE) to align AI initiatives with broader organizational strategies and ensure smooth integration.
5. Establish and enforce best practices in AI development, including model versioning, deployment automation, monitoring, and lifecycle management (MLOps).
6. Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to the technical team, fostering an environment of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE
7. Over years of experience in technology, AI development, data science, and technical leadership roles, with a preference for experience within similar financial institutions.
EDUCATION
8. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
9. In-depth expertise in data architecture design, cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), MLOps frameworks, and AI development tools.
10. Advanced knowledge of AI techniques and LLMs.
11. Desirable: Familiarity with data infrastructure, architecture, IT ecosystem of a Bank company.
12. Proven track record in delivering large-scale AI solutions that meet business requirements and drive operational excellence.
13. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
14. Strong project management capabilities, with a keen ability to prioritize, plan, and execute AI projects efficiently.
15. Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance.
16. English (At least B level)
17. Desirable: Knowledge of banking operations, financial services, and industry-specific challenges.
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