VP, Quant AI/ML Model Developer

About the role

Barclays is looking for a Vice President, Quant AI/ML Model Developer, to join a new Quant AI/ML team within its QA function. The team builds AI-driven risk solutions, including generative AI applications, and works on high-impact projects from payment systems to credit and finance use cases. The role is based in the Prague office.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and support mathematical, statistical and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making.
• Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems and collaborate with technology on data, development environments and tools.
• Develop well-documented, high-performing analytics and models, validate them with business users and independent teams, and implement them in tested software.
• Provide ongoing support to users and ensure compliance with Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Policies, especially the Model Risk Policy.
• As a Vice President, set strategy, plan resources and budgets, manage policies and processes, advise senior management, and lead or guide specialists and teams.
• Manage and mitigate risks, strengthen controls, and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience applying quantitative or technical skills gained through a relevant degree (e.g. computer science, maths, physics).
• Previous experience in a people leadership role, with team support, development and organisation, and senior stakeholder management.
• Ability to advise stakeholders, assess risks and understand the organisation's functions.

Required skills

• Python programming and implementing AI/ML models, ideally including generative AI.
• Working with large language models, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines or vector databases.
• Highly valued: knowledge of the GenAI landscape and platforms such as Bedrock, and familiarity with financial services or banking.

What we offer

• Salary range of CZK 1,900,000 to CZK 2,500,000 per year (base salary, full-time equivalent).
• Eligibility for an incentive award and country-specific benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangement.