Data Scientist, Investment Bank
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and UBS is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Also possible | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Full Time
Job Reference #
341696BR
City
London
Key Responsibilities
Are you passionate about using AI to transform the Investment Bank? Do you want to turn strategic opportunities into secure, scalable solutions with measurable business impact?
We’re looking for a Data Scientist to:
- Partner with stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities and contribute to business outcomes such as revenue enablement, risk reduction, and productivity improvement
- Build and deploy AI solutions across the Investment Bank
- Develop reusable products and components using LLMs, agentic systems, machine learning, and rules-based analytics
- Contribute throughout the delivery lifecycle, from discovery and prototyping through integration, deployment, and adoption
- Integrate solutions with APIs, enterprise systems, and data platforms
- Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and maintainable through appropriate testing, monitoring, controls, and documentation
- Apply experimentation, quantitative analysis, and model evaluation to inform design decisions and demonstrate impact
You’ll join the IB AI Delivery Hub, with team members based in London and Zurich. The team works with strategic partners across Business, Quant, Risk, and Technology to address high-impact challenges and deliver AI capabilities that scale across the Investment Bank.
We combine applied AI expertise, engineering discipline, and quantitative judgement with a collaborative, cross-functional approach.
Your Skills And Experience
- Hands-on experience building and implementing AI or machine learning solutions in a professional, academic, or internship setting
- Knowledge of applied AI techniques such as natural language processing (NLP), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, and large language models
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Disclaimer / Policy statements
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. UBS holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.