Data Science Engineering Manager

Data Science Engineering Manager - Audit Join to apply for the Data Science Engineering Manager - Audit role at Lloyds Banking Group Base pay range £71,000 - £100,000 (Dependent on location) Location(s) Bristol / Edinburgh / London Hours Full-time Working pattern Hybrid; at least two days per week (40%) on site About this opportunity This is a multifaceted role within a collaborative team of data analysts, scientists, engineers, and auditors, offering high visibility to senior management and exposure across the Group. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of data science and application development projects, design and implement AI‑driven solutions that drive innovation and support complex audits within Group Audit & Conduct Investigations. Responsibilities include partnering with auditors, managing stakeholders, mentoring colleagues, and communicating technical concepts clearly. The role requires proficiency in Python, SQL, and PowerBI or Tableau, as well as experience with Google Cloud Platform. Strong commitment to developing internal audit and business knowledge is required; previous audit or risk experience is an advantage. Day to day, you will: Lead multiple data science and application development projects with a high degree of autonomy, leading team members and managing stakeholders. Design, implement and deliver data pipelines, data models and data science applications in a mixed on‑premises and Google Cloud Platform environment. Apply agile project management and best practices in software development. Work collaboratively across the audit function to identify innovative opportunities to apply data science techniques for business monitoring, audit planning, and audit delivery. Support and partner with auditors in the delivery of complex audits applying AI solutions that deliver value. Communicate on technical topics in plain, simple language that is easy to understand. Acquire sufficient levels of auditing and business knowledge so that all deliveries are fit for end users' purpose, positively impacting the quality of the department's assurance work and improving capabilities. Answer queries and provide support to end users for existing tools and applications. Coach and mentor colleagues on technical skills and support their professional growth. What you'll need: Experience leading application development and data science projects involving graph theory, machine learning, natural language processing and Generative AI. Ability to productionise data science models for non‑technical colleagues, applying best practices in software development and ensuring key data science, engineering and programming concepts are applied. Proficiency with Python, SQL, PowerBI or Tableau; ability to review complex code and familiarity with version control. Experience in web application development (e.g., Django, Bootstrap, jQuery) is an advantage. Experience designing and implementing infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. Experience managing peers or junior colleagues, holding them accountable, ensuring quality and timeliness of delivery, and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Coaching, mentoring and feedback skills to support developers' growth. Competence in managing stakeholders, partnering with auditors and communicating to a non‑technical audience. Strong commitment to developing knowledge and skills in internal auditing; prior audit or risk experience in a financial services environment is advantageous. Benefits A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance‑related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set diversity goals for senior roles, create a menopause health package and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. We especially welcome applications from under‑represented groups. We are disability confident, so if you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process let us know. Want to do amazing work that makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting / Auditing Industries Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lloyds Banking Group by 2x. Get notified about new Data Science Manager jobs in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr