Data & AI Ethics Product Owner

Responsible for driving and leading the delivery of the Ethics capabilities over the next 12-24 months across LBG Group
This includes the entire book-of-work for Data & AI Ethics
Scope is governance structures, processes and technology component delivery, aligned to an agreed Target Op Model.

Job Description

As the UK's largest Digital, Retail and Commercial bank we realise that our data is a significant business differentiator and plays a pivotal role in achieving our sustainable growth ambitions.

We're looking to further adopt sophisticated approaches to how we utilise data to interact with and service our customers backed with a £3bn investment programme.

And our Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) is critical in embedding these new capabilities across the Group - supporting with delivering today and preparing us for the future.

Location: London - Hybrid working 2 days per week and the rest from home.

*** The base salary banding for this role is £85,208 - £110,000, depending on experience - plus benefits outlined below ***

Where does the role sit?
We’re the Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) within Lloyds Banking Group! Our mission is to promote, embed and commercialise Data & Analytics practice and culture across our business.

Implement data and artificial intelligence, ethic controls for Lloyd’s banking group.

What exactly would you focus on as a Data & AI Ethics Analyst
You’ll support the growth of LBG data capability. As part of the team, you’ll help mitigate risk and aid smooth transition to realise our data driven vision, as we transform the bank in a safe way.

You’ll be designing and building ethical workflows, technology and governance processes to ensure manage and control for ethical risks. Working collaboratively to mentor, support, and challenge on Data risk related matters and together we make it possible!

In this role your key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing Ethics-as-a-Service within LBG across all divisions
• Extending our Ethical Impact Assessment and our Data Science Life-cycle
• Advising Business teams on recommended controls for ethics
• Implementation of ML Ops best-practice on collaboration with Data Scientists
• Maturing and extending our Ethical Standards and Policies

What do we need to see from your application?

Essential

• Statistical measures of fairness and their relationship with socio-technical concerns
• Causal reasoning and Counterfactual fairness
• Shapley and LIME approaches to Explainability
• Model cards and their application
• Human-centered design and UX skills

Desirable

• Some development skills preferred in using ML toolkits (e.g. Jupyter, scikit-learn, Pandas, PyTorch, Tensorflow/Keras), as well as fairness toolkits (e.g. VertexAI, IBM AIF360 etc)
• Preferably from a Banking/Finance background, having worked alongside, Risk Control and/or Risk Model Validation teams
• Knowledge of most recent ethics Principles, Regulations and Standards from around the world.
• Ability to lead development teams, scoping work packages and defining use cases
• Knowledge and experience of model validation, model risk management and data risk

Why else should this role be of interest?
We offer excellent training, certification, career opportunities and a relaxed working environment.

As a central team, we partner with colleagues from across the Group. This is a great opportunity to build your professional network whilst delivering work that is fulfilling and rewarding.

The remit of the team is broad and has visibility right up to the Group Executive Committee. You’re empowered to take the lead with the full backing and support of the team.

We’re flexible in terms of working hours. We promote equal opportunities, and welcome applications from employees from a diverse range of backgrounds. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions.

What will you get in return?
Additional Package: Annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash allowance, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.

We are very flexible employers and don't stick to the normal 9-5, within reason you can work hours to suit your lifestyle.

We're very family friendly as a company and have a great collection of smart, collaborative and diverse teams for you to join.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all colleagues can make a real difference.

In return for your expertise, as a valued member of our team, we bring dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We'll support your growth and how to advance your career through excellent training and progression opportunities. Our customers’ experience and success starts with yours. So, if you possess the Data skills we’re seeking then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you...

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

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