Job Title
Markets & AI Modelling Tech and Tooling Assistant Manager - Model Risk Office
Location
Bristol, Cardiff, Halifax, Edinburgh or Leeds
Hours
Full-time
Working Pattern
Hybrid style: at least two days per week (≈40% of time) at one of our office sites. Workplace adjustments are available for colleagues with disabilities in line with our Flexibility Works policy.
Salary
£57,150 - £63,500
Purpose
Better Models, Better Decisions, Better Outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate to develop tools for validation, testing, explainability, and monitoring.
* Support validation activities by developing prototype pipelines and frameworks for testing AI/GenAI models.
* Build and maintain reusable code libraries to automate model documentation, validation, and risk assessments.
* Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement of the validation tooling environment.
* Develop benchmark testing templates and reporting dashboards to streamline assurance across use cases.
* Monitor emerging technologies (e.g. LLMOps, RAG pipelines, agent toolkits) to future‑prove the validation and tooling landscape.
* Support knowledge sharing, collaboration and tooling governance across stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Professional experience working in AI Model Development / Validation, or a similar quantitative role within financial services or other regulated industries; or a recent relevant PhD.
* A numerate degree such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics, or equivalent experience.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to critically evaluate complex AI systems and models.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
* Ability to work proactively and independently, manage time effectively and deliver high‑quality outputs within tight timelines.
Desired Additional Experience
* Proficiency in Python programming and experience using AI‑specific frameworks or libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Ollama, LlamaIndex or similar tools; proficiency in SQL#.
* Hands‑on experience or strong theoretical knowledge of GenAI techniques and methodologies.
* Familiarity with cloud AI platforms such as GCP Vertex AI and BigQuery, Azure AI, or similar enterprise‑level AI deployment environments.
* Experience or understanding of frontend development for internal tools or dashboards, with knowledge of TypeScript/JavaScript and modern UI frameworks such as React; basic UI/UX principles desirable.
* Experience or understanding of backend and API development, including designing and consuming RESTful endpoints, integrating services and supporting end‑to‑end workflows for AI or data‑driven applications.
* Experience or knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks relevant to AI, such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, SS1/23, and industry best practices in AI ethics and governance.
Benefits
* Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
* Annual performance‑related bonus.
* Share schemes including free shares.
* Benefits that can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
* 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top.
* Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, and as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee fair interviews for applicants with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We also provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers.
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