Data Scientist & Gen AI Vice President

• Lead the design and implementation of generative AI use cases, from ideation to production
• Build and tune LLM-based applications using platforms like Vertex, GPT, Hugging Face, etc
• Create robust prompt engineering strategies and reusable prompt templates
• Integrate generative AI with enterprise applications using APIs, knowledge graphs, vector databases (e.g., PG Vector, Pinecone, FAISS, Chroma), and orchestration tools
• Collaborate with Tech and business teams to identify opportunities and build solutions
• Responsible for model development, validation and testing of fraud detection models, including statistical analysis, data validation and model performance evaluation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in fraud detection and model validation
• Responsible for documenting the model development documents for MRM approvals and governance purposes
• Stay current on GenAI trends, frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex), and research
• Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of experimentation and learning
• Stay abreast of advancements in Gen AI, LLMs, and fraud prevention technologies, applying relevant innovations to projects

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in data science, or AI/ML roles
• 7+ years’ experience in statistical analysis with working knowledge of at least one of the following statistical software packages: Python (Must), Hive, Spark, SAS
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• knowledge of probability theory, statistics, mathematical finance, econometrics, numerical methods
• 2+ years of hands-on experience specifically with generative AI or LLMs
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and modelling techniques including traditional and advanced ML algorithms
• Strong programming skills in Python, and familiarity with libraries like Transformers, LangChain, LlamaIndex, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
• Working knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and vector databases
• Understanding of MLOps / LLM Ops, model evaluation, prompt tuning, and deployment pipelines
• Experience building applications with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or open-source LLMs
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines related to risk model validation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Specialization in operational risk & controls domain preferred