Lead - Advanced Analytics at Union Bank of Nigeria

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end AI Delivery & MLOps, ensuring models move from development to production seamlessly
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of AI Engineers, ML Engineers, and Data Scientists
• Drive innovation through Generative AI, including LLMs, RAG, and Computer Vision
• Oversee AI infrastructure, tooling, and cloud platforms (PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, LangChain, Spark, etc.)
• Build advanced models (Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning)
• Ensure rigorous AI governance, documentation, model lineage, and compliance
• Establish frameworks for model observability, bias, drift, performance monitoring
• Translate business needs into AI roadmaps that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
• Champion agile AI delivery (sprints, rapid prototyping, iterative model enhancement)
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• What Success Looks Like
• Deployment of impactful AI solutions across banking functions
• Automation of manual processes and measurable efficiency gains
• High‑performing AI agents and retrieval systems
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and user adoption
• Compliance with ethical and regulatory AI standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science or related field (Master’s is an advantage)
• 8-10 years AI/ML experience, ideally including production-grade deployments in Financial Services
• Strong expertise in MLOps, Python, ML libraries, LLM orchestration, and data engineering
• Familiarity with NDPA, AI ethics, and bias mitigation principles
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex AI concepts to business leaders
• Strategic thinker with a product mindset and high problem‑solving ability