Data Scientist – Audit Manager | S3 | Internal Audit

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At Santander Internal Audit, we rely on insightful data to power our systems and solutions. We’re seeking a data scientist to deliver insights on a daily basis.

You’ll ideally have data science expertise, along with natural curiosity and a creative mind. While acquiring, cleaning, and interpreting our data, this person will be relied on to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover hidden opportunities for realising the data’s full potential. As part of a multi-disciplinary squad, the data scientist is an integral part of creating new visions for the audit function of the future.

The difference you’ll make:

• Collaborating with subject matter experts to develop a deep understanding of our needs
• Leading end-to-end data science projects leveraging machine learning and GenAI
• Researching and devising innovative solutions using emerging technologies
• Identifying and acting on opportunities to simplify and transform auditing processes
• Being part of a cohesive IA function, actively engaging with all stakeholders
   

What you’ll bring:

These are the essential requirements you need to be successful in this role:

• Experienced programmer with focus on data analysis and modelling (e.g. Python,  SQL)
• Knowledgeable in agile development and project management
• Ability to create, test and deploy predictive models and GenAI enabled applications
• Experience of working in a Data Scientist or relevant role

It would also be nice for you to have:

• Web application development experience
• Familiar with DevOps practices, including containerization (Docker) and Git version control
• Working knowledge of auditing concepts and risk management
• Educated to Degree level or related professional qualification

What else you need to know:

This role is based in Milton Keynes.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

If you apply for this role in this location, it’s important you consider your travelling distance, time and cost from your home to the office location.

We’re happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process.

If you’re interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these.

We are the owners of a cloud-based digital platform hosting a suite of self-serve data analysis tools and business intelligence tools embedded in the Internal Audit methodology. It is built on a Python Flask backend with a PostgreSQL database and a custom HTML/CSS/JS frontend.

We are consuming and processing data from our enterprise data lake and our audit management platform to power our application.

On the DevOps side we are using Github for source control / CICD and Docker for development and deployment.

Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.  We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.