Associate - Data Science / Applied AI ML

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the CCOR data science projects in designing, deploying, and managing advanced LLM and GenAI solutions for compliance and risk management.
• Drive research and innovation in LLMs, GenAI, and related AI technologies to enhance model performance and address complex regulatory challenges.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including technology, compliance, and business stakeholders, to identify needs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of tools, frameworks, and processes for LLM model training, evaluation, and optimization.
• Work with lead in analyzing and interpreting data to evaluate model effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and project outcomes to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Work with team members, promoting a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics) from a top-tier university.
• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML, with significant recent exposure to LLMs, GenAI, and NLP technologies.
• Proven track record in developing and deploying AI solutions in compliance, risk, or related domains.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, with deep experience in frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers).
• Strong knowledge of LLM architectures, transformers, and language modeling.
• Experience in data pre-processing, feature engineering, and advanced data analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate ideas and results clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk management practices in financial services is highly desirable.