ID
#19057335
Job type
Permanent
Salary
$135k - 150k per year
Source
Randstad Technologies
Date
2021-09-02
Deadline
2021-11-01

Data Scientist

New York, New york city, 10004

Permanent

Vacancy expired!

job summary:

Our client, a global Financial Services firm, is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Emerging Technology team. The team is coordinating the adoption of disruptive AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation solutions across the firm.

Specific Emerging Technology team objectives are:

Provide AI/ML vision, strategy, and governance
Manage external AI/ML relationships
Coordinate the utilization of external vendors to deliver AI/ML solutions
Communicate AI/ML progress and developments to senior leadership and across the company
Scale the Robotic Process Automation program
Lead and support the internal Data Science Challenge and other Group-sponsored events

The Emerging Technology team is looking for a skilled data scientist to assist in the early-stage development and exploration of AI/Machine Learning projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of present-day AI/ML capabilities, an ability to quickly code prototype solutions, and a sound ability to evaluate the technical strengths and weaknesses of open-source and vendor solutions alike.

Skills & Experience:

3+ years of experience in a comparable quantitative modeling or analytics role, ideally in the financial sector
Demonstrated experience in applying statistical and/or machine learning techniques in the financial industry
Good working knowledge of Python
Prepared to iterate quickly, build proof-of-concept models, and prototypes
Ability to formulate a solid view of the technological strengths and weaknesses of open-source and vendor AI/ML solutions alike
Understanding of present-day AI/ML technologies including their capabilities, limitations, and a good instinct for viability of particular applications
Knowledge of applications of AI/ML within the Financial Services sector, particularly Credit analysis and markets
Excellent communication skills; ability to engage with business leaders across the firm
Understanding of the technology landscape and solid knowledge of open source libraries
Ability to translate analytic ideas into code using Python and at least one other programming language
Experience working within a financial institution or related organization would be an advantage

location: New York, New York

job type: Permanent

salary: $135,000 - 150,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Assist in the development of technical requirements and vision for major AI/ML projects
Provide thorough technical reviews of vendor ML capabilities and solutions
Test vendor ML platforms and APIs, rigorously evaluate performance
Select and rapidly prototype open-source solutions to ML challenges
Assist with buy-vs-build determinations
Serve as a technical and subject matter expert in understanding the vendor's tech capabilities on AI/ML side
Conduct thorough reviews of ML model implementation and performance as a key contributor in the governance and validation process

qualifications:

Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 3 years of experience
Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:

Data Analysis

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