Lead, Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Corporate & Investment Banking Digital)
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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. To shape plan lead Portfolio delivery providing expert Engineering skill directing system capabilities priorities resources ensuring solutions are developed maintained to standards practices. To synthesize mature Engineering Practices (Software; Quality; Change & Release; DEVOPS) across Portfolio delivery teams (5-12 teams).Lead manage resources: software - quality engineers technical system team (50-80 resources) building capacity capability competencies in Engineering team.
- Advise maintain and implement the Engineering standards methods and procedures across Portfolio to ensure a consistent and best practice approach in the development of end-to-end solutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert from an AI and ML perspective and provide input into all decisions relating to AI and ML and the
use thereof. - Analyse user needs and develop deep user insights so that direction may be provided in the development of complex solutions that are user-centric and aligned to business goals to ensure that the solution is fit-for-purpose.
- Apply engineering and math skills to analyse and prepare structured/unstructured data for modelling to support the Data Analysis and Engineering requirements of the role.
- Apply the most appropriate algorithms and/or build novel algorithms/techniques to fit the problem statement identified which will support AI Modelling; take advantage of pre-built AI capabilities offered by Cloud vendors where appropriate to increase project velocity take advantage of latest start-of-the-art commercialised AI solutions and reduce internal technical debt.
- Automate the processes needed for data collation purposes; design processes in such a way that whatever information requested is available as and when required.
Qualifications :
- Post Graduate Degree/ Masters: Information Technology (Min)
Additional Information :
Experience Required: Software Engineering
8-10 years: Experience in the AI and ML area.
8-10 years: Proven ability to work effectively as both a team leader and as a member of a small team of technical staff working in an agile development environment. Track record in capability and competency building and coaching of staff is required. Minimum 3-5 years experience as a senior manager running a portfolio of 10 technical experts.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Embracing Change
Technical Competencies:
- Data Analysis
- Emerging Technology Monitoring
- IT Design Driven Development
- Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service
- Systems Design
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Private equity
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Bloomberg
About Company
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients ... View more
