FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title for this position is Junior Data Scientist.
Where is this position located?
This position is located in London.
What type of employment is being offered?
This is a full-time employment position.
What kind of team will I be working with?
You will be working within the IB AI Center of Excellence team, which focuses on building AI products across the Investment Bank.
What is the main focus of the Junior Data Scientist role?
The main focus of the Junior Data Scientist role is to collaborate with data science and business teams to build models, perform exploratory analysis, and develop AI and data analytics solutions.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A Master's degree or higher in a quantitative/scientific field or equivalent work experience is required.
What experience should I have with AI and NLP solutions?
Ideal candidates should have experience in designing and developing enterprise-scale AI and NLP solutions, particularly in areas such as Named Entity Recognition, Document Classification, Document Summarization, Topic Modeling, Sentiment Analysis, and OCR text processing.
What programming languages should I be familiar with?
Candidates should ideally have 2+ years of programming experience in Python, R, Scala, C/C++, Matlab, SQL/Postgres, and be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and GitHub/GitLab.
Will there be opportunities for growth in this role?
Yes, UBS is committed to providing opportunities for growth and support in career development.
Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion within UBS?
Yes, UBS is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as it believes it strengthens the business and brings value to clients.
What kind of projects will I be working on?
You will be working on projects that involve building AI solutions to help colleagues work more efficiently, reduce risks, and generate revenue while providing timely and personalized content for clients.
Is training provided for new tools and technologies?
Yes, the role involves researching and trialing new methods, and training on innovative AI solutions and technologies can be expected.
How does UBS value collaboration within teams?
Collaboration is at the heart of UBS's operations, as the company believes that great work is achieved when teams work together.
Will I need to interact with stakeholders?
Yes, you will collaborate with stakeholders to assess AI/data analytics opportunities and develop implementation roadmaps.
Does UBS provide accommodations for disabilities during the recruitment process?
Yes, UBS is committed to disability inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations/adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

