Senior Data Scientist / AI Engineer - GenAI - (Python/SQL/ML)
Robert Walters is partnering with a leading UK financial services organisation on a high-impact Senior Data Scientist opportunity within a growing AI and Data Science function.
The role will focus on building, deploying and improving productionised machine learning and GenAI products across customer-facing and operational use cases. This is not a purely research-focused position. The business needs someone who can take models and AI solutions through to live production environments.
Key responsibilities
- Build, deploy and optimise machine learning and GenAI solutions
- Own data science products across the full lifecycle, from concept through to production
- Work closely with product, engineering and business stakeholders
- Support multiple AI initiatives across health, life and operational use cases
- Improve model performance, reliability and commercial impact
- Help shape best practice as the team continues to grow
Key requirements
- Strong Python and SQL experience
- Proven experience deploying models into production
- Experience working closely with engineering and product teams
- Exposure to GenAI, LLMs or AI-enabled applications
- Strong understanding of model lifecycle, deployment and monitoring
- Confident stakeholder engagement skills
This is a 12 month FTC with strong long-term potential for the right person.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Robert Walters.
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About the job
Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Data Science & AI Research
Industry: Insurance
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: London
CONTRACTORJob Reference: 53F7Y3-129FD316
Date posted: 1 May 2026
Consultant: Joe Pawlica
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