Data Science and AI Engineering Lead, VP

Job Description: Job Title: Data Analytics & Platform Strategy Lead​ , VP Location: Bangalore, India Role Description Driving Data-Led Innovation and Team Leadership in Investment Banking Operations. We are seeking an experienced Vice President to lead our data analytics and platform strategy, with a specific focus on GCPs BigQuery and Looker. This role involves managing a team of data professionals, setting the strategic direction for our analytics tooling, and actively contributing to hands-on development. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of Investment Banking Operations and a proven track record of leveraging data to drive significant business improvements. Your Contribution: You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our operational landscape by championing a data-centric approach. This role demands a leader who can not only set strategic vision but also lead by example, actively engaging in the technical aspects of data analytics. You will empower your team to provide logical structure to business problems and deliver measurable improvements across global operations. This position balances team management, product strategy, and hands-on development (mainly BigQuery & Looker). It focuses on pioneering rapid turnaround data-driven solutions (leveraging AI tooling build better solutions faster) to enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and identify new opportunities across operations globally What we’ll offer you As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy Best in class leave policy Gender neutral parental leaves 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents Accident and Term life Insurance Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above Your key responsibilities Team Leadership & Mentorship (33%): Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team Data Analytics & Insight Generation professionals. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and skill development in BigQuery, Looker, and related technologies. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career progression for team members. Manage the analytics backlog, resource allocation, and project assignments to optimize team efficiency and impact. Product Strategy & Vision (33%): Partner with the business to understand their operations, priorities, and identify opportunities for data-driven solutions, and define clear success metrics. Drive the adoption of the teams Looker implementation, ensuring these platforms are leveraged to their full potential to deliver actionable insights. Define and articulate the strategic roadmap for our BigQuery and Looker platforms within Investment Banking Operations. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data warehousing, business intelligence, and cloud analytics, particularly within the Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. Hands-on Development & Expertise (33%): Lead by example, actively engaging in the design, development, and maintenance of advanced analytical solutions Architect and optimize complex BigQuery datasets, and Looker semantic layer, ensuring data quality, governance, and accessibility for the analytics team. Develop sophisticated Looker dashboards and reports that provide compelling, actionable insights tailored for diverse financial markets stakeholders. Apply rigorous, structured, and logical problem-solving to navigate and interpret large-scale datasets, identifying business problems, emerging trends, inefficiencies, anomalies, and behavioral shifts. Contribute to the evolution of current analytics into preventative AI/ML tooling where identified patterns suggest actionable interventions, leveraging BigQuery ML and Vertex AI. Your skills and experience Possesses extensive experience in data analytics, with a deep specialization and demonstrable expertise in Google Cloud Platform, specifically BigQuery and Looker or similar analytical technologies or platforms. Has a strong track record of successfully leading and managing data analytics teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Demonstrates profound experience and business knowledge within Investment Banking Operations, with a keen interest in financial markets, trade lifecycle optimization, market structures, and client behaviors. Excels at structured and logical problem-solving, with exceptional data literacy and critical thinking to dissect complex business challenges and identify data-driven solutions – leveraging AI tooling to scale their personal impact. Is an exceptional communicator and storyteller, capable of translating complex analytical findings into clear, concise, and impactful business narratives, and designing highly effective dashboards and visualizations. Shows strong initiative in analytical approaches, a collaborative spirit, and a proven ability to drive data-driven initiatives. How we’ll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs About us and our teams Please visit our company website for further information: We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.