Lagos, LA, Nigeria
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Oversee end-to-end delivery of ML models, from data sourcing to monitoring
Coordinate a team of data scientists and ML/AI developers
Support the bank's Data Science and AI strategy with senior business leaders
Ensure models meet internal model risk guidelines and CBN requirements
Lead proof of concept and pilot projects for new AI capabilities
Oversee end-to-end delivery of machine learning models: data sourcing, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
Coordinate a team of data scientists and machine learning/AI developers in driving AI implementation across business and operations.
Support the development and execution of the bank’s Data Science & AI strategy in alignment with strategic business goals.
Ensure all models comply with internal model risk guidelines, CBN requirements, and global best practices.
Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) and pilot initiatives for new AI capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field..
6–10 years of experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning.
Master’s Degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., Azure ML, AWS ML, TensorFlow, Databricks, SAS, Agent orchestration, Microsoft Fabrics) can be an advantage.
Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (particularly Microsoft Azure) and modern ML/AI tooling.
Experience in banking or financial services is highly preferred.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.. - Master’s Degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., Azure ML, AWS ML, TensorFlow, Databricks, SAS, Agent orchestration, Microsoft Fabrics) can be an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.. - Master’s Degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., Azure ML, AWS ML, TensorFlow, Databricks, SAS, Agent orchestration, Microsoft Fabrics) can be an advantage. Experience
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- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.. - Master’s Degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., Azure ML, AWS ML, TensorFlow, Databricks, SAS, Agent orchestration, Microsoft Fabrics) can be an advantage. Experience
- Proven track record of training and deploying ML and AI models to production at scale. - Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (particularly Microsoft Azure) and modern ML/AI tooling. Additional Information
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We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.
The Senior Data Scientist will drive the design, development, adoption, and deployment of advanced analytics and AI solutions across all business units in the bank. The role will be responsible for collaborating with a team of data scientists in developing AI/ML models at scale, ensuring model governance and regulatory compliance, and supporting business units to embed AI into products, processes, and decision-making. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and a strategic business partner.
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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 range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
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Lagos, LA, Nigeria
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