Graduate Trainee - Data Science at RBS

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

42000.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Problem Solving, Communication, Ethics, Cloud Technology, Generative AI, Innovation, Customer Experience, Collaboration, Resilience, Curiosity, Analytical Approach

Industry

Banking

Description

Why Data Science? At NatWest, our purpose is everything. It’s embedded in everything we do, every customer relationship, every download of our app, every support call. We’re driven to truly understand our customers’ hopes, needs, and the changing world they live in, to see the possibilities available to them. We keep data at the heart of everything we do, and data is one of our biggest assets. How we harness this data to understand the world, our business, and our customers is crucial to our success and making our customers’ lives easier. To make sure we are truly data driven and committed to our customers, we need to recruit world-class Data Scientists. You’ll drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and lead the way to help us solve tomorrow’s problems as the data and AI space continue to evolve. We’re passionate about harnessing the power of data science and AI to transform how we do business and drive bold new customer experiences and solutions. We work closely with our teams to utilise advanced analytics, statistics, coding and programming skills, machine learning, and leading AI solutions to build, experiment, and test. We change the way we do things, for the better. Our world-class graduate programme As a Data Scientist graduate trainee within our Data & Analytics business, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences you’ll need to make a significant impact through your work and become a leading data science expert. Over the course of this two-year programme, you can expect to: Develop deep technical expertise in data science, working alongside experienced professionals across teams such as Climate Analytics, Fraud, Financial Crime, Retail Banking, and Innovation Gain an understanding of how data science can enhance customer experiences Gain hands-on experience with key tools and technologies, develop models using state of the art cloud technology, and learn about how to effectively build models utilising generative AI and machine learning frameworks Learn the full lifecycle of developing AI solutions, from ideation and model development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement Work with large and complex datasets, applying statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualisation techniques to uncover insights and inform strategic decisions Collaborate with Engineers, Analysts, and cross-functional teams, developing your communication and problem-solving skills to effectively translate technical findings into actionable business outcomes Explore ethical considerations in data science, with a strong focus on data privacy, responsible AI, and doing what’s right for our customers and communities How you’ll benefit We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £42,000. And on top of your salary, you’ll have access to our flexible benefits package. You can also expect to: Learn from industry experts and immediately apply your learnings Accelerate your technical capability Enrich your learning with full access to our data pathways Expand your global professional network Grow your confidence, build your resilience, and elevate your presence and personal brand Experience first-hand what it’s like working in a purpose-driven organisation that’s investing in technology to deliver first class customer experiences Programme requirements To be eligible for our Data Science Graduate programme, you’ll need: To have, or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree in a STEM subject A genuine passion for data science, AI, and helping customers Good problem-solving skills with an analytical approach To be comfortable with ambiguity and championing change and innovation in an evolving world To be resilient, curious, and inquisitive Ready to apply? The application window for this programme will be open until we receive enough applications to fill our cohort. When that happens, we’ll close the programme to new applications. It’s important to take the time to make sure you’re making the right decision about the programme you want to apply for (you can only apply for one programme) but please complete your application as soon as you can to make sure you don’t miss out! Not all of our graduate programmes offer Skilled Worker sponsorship. We will only offer sponsorship if there is a business requirement to do so and the job meets Skilled Worker Visa eligibility criteria. Have another question? Head over to our ‘Applying and eligibility support’ page now for answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. Hours 35 Job Posting Closing Date: Job Posting Closing Date is not yet published. Ways of Working:Remote First

Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist graduate trainee, you will develop deep technical expertise in data science and work with large datasets to uncover insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical findings into actionable business outcomes.