Director of Gen AI & Data Science (Principal)

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Learning & mobility

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Fitch Group in Chicago is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead Generative AI, ML and data science initiatives across the enterprise. You will design and deploy state‑of‑the‑art models, mentor teams, and shape governance standards while collaborating with product squads to drive impact.

This hybrid role offers exposure to flagship Fitch products, a culture of learning, and access to cutting‑edge technologies (AI, NLP, DL) within Fitch's Emerging Technology COE.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master’s in computer science, data science, machine learning, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data science with a strong focus on generative AI, deep learning, NLP, and large language models.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying deep learning and NLP models in real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage generative AI, ML, NLP projects across the enterprise.
• Design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art ML models and algorithms.
• Establish data science standards, governance, and reusable frameworks.
• Mentor junior data scientists and researchers, fostering continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and product squads to drive AI initiatives.

Skills

Generative AI

Deep Learning

NLP

Large Language Models

Python

PyTorch

Cloud Computing

Docker

Education

PhD in Computer Science / Data Science / ML

Master’s in CS/DS/ML

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Fitch Group in Chicago is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead Generative AI, ML and data science initiatives across the enterprise. You will design and deploy state‑of‑the‑art models, mentor teams, and shape governance standards while collaborating with product squads to drive impact.

This hybrid role offers exposure to flagship Fitch products, a culture of learning, and access to cutting‑edge technologies (AI, NLP, DL) within Fitch's Emerging Technology COE.