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Principal Data Scientist – Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics

Principal Data Scientist – Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics

CompanyBank of Montreal
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
Salary$103200 – $192000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Graduate degree, preferably a PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or another quantitative discipline
  • 5+ years of work experience or equivalent research experience
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of data
  • Advanced level of proficiency in Mathematics, statistics & programming
  • In-depth understanding of large language models
  • In-depth understanding of supervised and unsupervised Machine learning techniques
  • Creative thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Data visualization
  • Data wrangling
  • Data preprocessing
  • Data driven decision making
  • Effective verbal & written communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence and work collaboratively
  • Able to manage ambiguity
  • Influence skills
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Uses Large Language Models and Machine Learning techniques to develop AI-powered tools for a wide range of applications including predictive modeling, financial analysis and risk management
  • Leverages techniques such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), quantization, and low rank adaptation (LoRA) to adapt LLMs to the specific context of the organization
  • Uses advanced Machine Learning techniques to mine and analyze large sets of structured and unstructured data to obtain insights or develop predictive models
  • Designs and develops agentic solutions to transform business processes with a clear goal of increasing efficiency and effectiveness to enhance the firm’s balance sheet and risk management capabilities
  • Works closely with technology teams to productionize and implement developed tools
  • Helps with governance and other activities related to executing the bank’s strategy on AI
  • Keeps principles of Responsible AI front and center in the design of AI-powered tools

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.