Gen AI Specialist

City of London
10 months ago
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Location: Canary Wharf, London (3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Contract To Perm (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Are you passionate about harnessing the power of Generative AI and machine learning to tackle complex financial challenges? Our client, a leading organisation based in Canary Wharf, is seeking a talented Gen AI Specialist to join their dynamic Technology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation.

About the Role:
As a Gen AI Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing new applications and programmes. Your responsibilities will include data extraction and analysis from both structured and unstructured sources, as well as building predictive and prescriptive models. You will collaborate closely with technology and business partners to address complex problems, with a specific focus on credit risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop plans and coordinate analytical efforts across teams.
Manage deliverables in an agile environment, ensuring clear communication with all model stakeholders.
Present analytical findings to diverse audiences, including business, technology management, risk review, and model governance groups.
Model and clean data from both internal and external sources.
Build and deploy analytical solutions utilising Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Large Language Models (LLMs) within production systems.
Implement features through the ML lifecycle to ensure scalability and reliability.Qualifications:

PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of industry experience as a data scientist, with a specialisation in ML modelling, ranking, recommendations, or personalization systems.
Strong expertise in designing and developing scalable machine learning systems.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow, or similar programming languages.
Familiarity with tools and LLMs.Preferred Skills:

Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects.
Knowledge of distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL).
Background in financial services, particularly in banking and risk management.
Understanding of capital markets and financial instruments.

If you're ready to bring your expertise in Generative AI and machine learning to a leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and creativity in solving complex business problems.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role. We look forward to exploring the possibility of working together!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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