Lead, AI Engineering & Innovation

S&P Global; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial and analytics firm is seeking a Lead, AI Engineering & Innovation to design and deploy AI-driven solutions in Risk and Compliance Technology. This role combines technical execution with innovative solution design. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in machine learning and a solid understanding of AI applications, particularly in Generative AI. The position offers great benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning opportunities

Family friendly perks

Financial wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in machine learning or data science with recent focus on Generative AI.
• Hands-on experience with transformer architectures and LLMs.
• Proven ability to design and deploy AI solutions in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements for impactful AI solutions.
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical principles and governance.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Natural language processing

Python programming

Cloud platforms

Data visualization

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLOps tools

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

Job Title: Lead, AI Engineering & Innovation

As a Lead, AI Engineering & Innovation, you will design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI-driven solutions within the Risk & Compliance Technology function. This role requires deep expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning, with proven experience delivering real-world Generative AI applications. This position combines hands-on technical execution with innovative solution design, leading AI initiatives that drive adoption across the organization while enhancing risk management and compliance capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Generative AI and machine learning solutions for business use cases within Risk & Compliance Technology.
• Architect and implement end-to-end AI pipelines, including data ingestion, model development, evaluation, and production deployment.
• Identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation to enhance risk, compliance, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to define requirements and deliver impactful AI solutions.
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical principles, governance, and responsible AI practices.
• Stay current with AI/ML research and emerging technologies to drive continuous innovation.
• Support evaluation, piloting, and scaling of new AI/automation capabilities across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or data science, with recent focus on Generative AI.
• Hands-on experience with transformer architectures, LLMs, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of transformer architectures, LLMs, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Experience with AI orchestration frameworks, prompt engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps tools.
• Proven ability to design and deploy AI solutions in production environments at scale.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, model interpretability, and governance frameworks.
• Experience with DevRev or similar tools is a plus.
• Background in data visualization and BI tools for AI-driven insights.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s In It For You

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology—the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People: We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children, with best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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