AI Engineer – Intelligent Automation

Natural Factors; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AI Engineer to join their Intelligent Automation team. The role involves designing and implementing AI solutions to enhance business processes, requiring strong analytical skills and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver AI solutions.
• Design, build, and optimize AI models.
• Oversee data preprocessing and infrastructure setup.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

About Citco

JOB DESCRIPTION

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About The Team & Business Line

Intelligent Automation (IA) is a multidisciplinary team within the Transformation Office (TO), tasked with identifying, developing, and deploying automated solutions by leveraging a variety of emerging technologies. These technologies encompass Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Test Automation, Business Process Management, APIs, and Cloud Services.

The AI Engineer within the Intelligent Automation (IA) team serves as a crucial technical leader tasked with designing, developing, and implementing AI solutions that enhance business processes and decision-making capabilities. The role involves working on projects utilizing machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, generative models and multi-agent systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, AI-powered products and services.

Your Role

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business stakeholders, process owners, product owners and IT teams to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and deliver AI solutions that drive value
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, driving the successful delivery of projects from concept to deployment
• Develop AI Models: Design, build, and optimize AI models and algorithms tailored to financial applications
• AI Integration: Implement AI solutions into existing business systems/processes to improve functionality and efficiency
• Data Management: Oversee data preprocessing, feature engineering, and infrastructure setup for AI model deployments
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Deploy models into production environments and ensure their continuous performance through updates and refinements
• Research & Development: Stay updated on AI trends and technologies to propose innovative solutions for emerging business challenges
• Best Practices: Establish and promote best practices for model design, development, and deployment, ensuring transparency, scalability, maintainability, and performance
  
  

Key Competencies

• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Quality and Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Positivity
• Goal Oriented
• Organized
• Communication
• Accountability
• Drive for Results
  
  

About You

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex business processes and identify opportunities for optimization
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior AI/ML engineers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with a track record of successfully deployed AI solution
• Proficiency in Python, machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with the latest NLP techniques, including vector databases, fine-tuning LLMs, and RAG
• Knowledge of MLOps practices
• Assets:
• Knowledge of financial products and hedge fund administration
• Agile project management proficiency
• Expertise in automation technologies, including AI, RPA, BPM, APIs, and Cloud Services
• Familiarity with Data/AI tools and platforms such as Databricks, HuggingFace, Langchain, and OpenAI
  

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.