Barry Shields
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in data science within banking and finance. Proven track record in driving innovation and leading transformation initiatives coordinating multi-disciplined teams. Expertise in algorithm development and big data management, resulting in significant advancements in customer service and pricing.
Passionate about social purpose and seeking a role to apply data analysis and research skills in this field.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Customer Data Science
NatWest Group
Edinburgh City, United Kingdom
10.2019 - 01.2026
- Managed cross-functional teams developing data science solutions for pricing and personalised communications, benefits in excess of £10 m per year.
Data Science Manager
NatWest Group
05.2006 - 09.2019
- Initiated data-driven tools to enhance pricing strategies and to drive customer value, now established in pricing and customer service teams.
Head of Individual Pensions
Scottish Life
05.2001 - 05.2006
- Crafted innovative pension products that reached number 1 by market share sales in 2006.
Pricing Actuary
Aegon UK
05.1996 - 05.2001
- Improved pricing strategies via thorough analysis of competitive landscape and modelling data.
Education
Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries - Actuary
Faculty of Actuaries
Edinburgh 06.1993 -
Bachelor of Science - Maths and Statistics
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.1989 - 05.1993
Scottish Highers - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Madras College
St Andrews 09.1982 - 05.1989
Skills
- Data Science
- Banking
- Finance
- Algorithms development
- Drive innovation
- Big data handling
- Transformation leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Customer Data Science
NatWest Group
10.2019 - 01.2026
Data Science Manager
NatWest Group
05.2006 - 09.2019
Head of Individual Pensions
Scottish Life
05.2001 - 05.2006
Pricing Actuary
Aegon UK
05.1996 - 05.2001
Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries - Actuary
Faculty of Actuaries
06.1993 -
Bachelor of Science - Maths and Statistics
University of Edinburgh
09.1989 - 05.1993
Scottish Highers - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Madras College
09.1982 - 05.1989