GenAI & Data Science Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a seasoned GenAI & Data Science Engineer in Maharashtra, Pune District. This role involves designing and developing generative models for various applications, especially in fraud operations, and requires extensive knowledge of machine learning and deep learning frameworks.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience, proficiency in Python, and a sound understanding of model risk management. You will mentor junior team members and engage with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in machine learning and deep learning.
• Strong background in building agentic AI / AI Agents.
• Proven track record in deploying generative models in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy generative models for fraud operations.
• Optimize models for performance and scalability.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Python proficiency

Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)

Generative AI solution design

Natural language processing (NLP)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or related field

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

The GenAI & Data Science Engineer is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work‑flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a Gen AI and Data Science area. Requires in-depth understanding of application of Gen AI / Agentic AI as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and deploy generative models for various applications in Fraud Operations.
• RAG Frameworks – Able to customize and fine‑tune existing RAG frameworks or design new RAG to meet project requirements.
• Design and Develop POC / full scale solutions on various automations in Operations area including Conversational AI, Muti Agent Systems for multiple services.
• Responsible for development and deployment of Machine Learning / Deep Learning based models.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional team to understand business requirements and translate them into AI solutions.
• Conduct research to advance the state‑of‑the art in generative modeling and stay up to date with latest advancements in the field.
• Optimize and fine‑tune models for performance, scalability, and robustness.
• Implement and maintain AI pipelines and infrastructure to support model training and deployment.
• Perform data analysis and preprocessing to ensure high‑quality input for model training.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for models and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of Model Risk Management (MRM) and Fair Lending (FL) guidelines for LLM based solutions.
• Present findings and project progress to stakeholders and management.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in machine learning and deep learning, with a focus on generative AI solution design and development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Strong background of Prompt Engineering, building agentic AI / AI Agents, API / MCPs for large scale automations in banking domain.
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and natural language generation (NLG).
• Proven track record of building and deploying generative models based solutions in production environments particularly using RAG frameworks.
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience.

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