IA Tech Lead Associate

We are in search of an AI Tech Lead Associate to join our team in Madrid, with the following qualifications and background:

5+ years of experience in data analytics, AI or transformation initiatives. (Required)

Proven experience leading teams or multidisciplinary projects. (Required)

Experience in payments, fintech or banking environments. (Preferred)

Fluent English. (Required)

Fluent Spanish. (Required)

Portuguese language proficiency. (Preferred)

By joining our team, you will enjoy multiple benefits, such as:

We care for your well-being, so you will have health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, annual health care, and access to Wellhub.

We promote flexibility with a hybrid and collaborative model; the selected candidate must be ready to work 60% on-site.

We aim to boost your growth with access to self-development programs.

We aim to make your workdays more accessible, so you will have transportation allowance and meal voucher/food voucher.

Getnet is part of Santander Group, one of the world's leading financial groups, with a presence in more than 22 countries.

Getnet is the leading fintech provider of payment solutions in Latin America and Iberia. We offer robust, omnichannel solutions that cater to the unique needs of our customers, integrating seamlessly with existing ecosystems while delivering powerful proprietary capabilities.

Our comprehensive suite of services includes payment gateway, in-store and e-commerce acquiring, processing, fraud prevention, financial services and value-added solutions tailored to industries such as retail, food & beverage, health & beauty, hospitality and travel.

In 2025, Getnet processed over €238 billion across 10.5 billion transactions, serving 1.2 million clients. The company ranks as the largest acquirer in Latin America by number of transactions, and among the top 10 globally. Getnet operates across Brazil (as an e-commerce leader), Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Spain, and Portugal.

Getnet is built to serve merchants, ISVs, PayFacs, orchestrators, platforms and the next generation of commerce enablers, connecting technologies and markets through a unified, omnichannel payment experience that boosts performance and drives growth.

As an AI Tech Lead Associate, your day-to-day work will include:

Support the coordination and prioritization of the global portfolio of Data & AI initiatives.

Collaborate on methodologies, KPIs and executive reporting to track progress and value delivery.

Work closely with Product, Technology, Finance and Business teams to ensure initiatives generate tangible outcomes.

Provide structure and reporting to support effective and efficient execution across the portfolio.

Promote best practices that support quality, scalability, compliance and responsible AI adoption.

Prepare executive reports that provide clear visibility to global and local sponsors.

Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams involved in Data & AI projects.

Coordinate and motivate teams in project contexts, supporting leadership to maintain focus, collaboration and results.

Knowledge of AI/ML technologies, Advanced Analytics and Data Platforms, including tools such as Databricks, Azure and Power BI. (Required)

Knowledge of AI productization, lifecycle management and compliance frameworks. (Required)

Preferred

Experience with MLOps and/or LLMOps. (Preferred)

Strong organizational and analytical skills. (Required)

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence decision-making. (Required)

Ability to lead teams and coordinate multidisciplinary project contexts. (Required)

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. (Required)

Proactive and results-oriented mindset. (Required)

Preferred

Curiosity and eagerness to continue developing professionally in Data & AI. (Preferred)

Learning agility and interest in emerging AI capabilities. (Preferred)