Machine Learning Engineering Lead / Manager

Job Details

Lead Machine Learning Engineer / Senior ML Engineering Manager
Location: Dublin (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Day Rate (long-term engagement expected)
Sector: Financial Services / Banking

I’m hiring on behalf of a global financial institution looking for an experienced Lead ML Engineer or Senior ML Engineering Manager to join a cutting-edge innovation team working at the intersection of risk, finance, and data science.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of ML models from PoC through to production deployment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in Risk, Finance, and IT to define business outcomes and success metrics.
  • Design and scale ML pipelines using modern tools and infrastructure.
  • Implement model governance, monitoring, and compliance frameworks in a regulated setting.
  • Contribute to ML strategy and best practices across engineering teams.

Experience Required:

  • 7+ years in ML, with recent leadership or senior-level project ownership.
  • Strong Python skills and experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.).
  • Background in financial or risk domains (credit risk, forecasting, compliance, etc.).
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (Basel III/IV, IFRS9, etc.) is a strong advantage.
  • Hands-on experience with data pipelines (Spark, SQL, Databricks, Snowflake).
  • Strong stakeholder communication and team leadership skills.

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