Data Scientist (NLP and GenAI Specialist)

What You'll Do In The Role

• Design high-performance systems leveraging cutting-edge techniques including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI architecture, and knowledge graph analytics.
• Create GenAI-based solutions to automate manual tasks and drive cost efficiency.
• Conduct research to identify novel methods for enhancing analytical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, Financial Crimes, and IT to promote adoption of new AI/ML/NLP capabilities.
• Champion innovative approaches to improve detection of suspicious activity.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or other highly quantitative fields
• 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in building AI/ML/NLP solutions and applied statistical analysis to solve complex business problems
• Knowledge of software design and system principles and excellent skills in either Python (preferred) or Java
• Experience with AI/ML/NLP software packages such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, OpenAI SDK, PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.
• Experience in adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles including GIT related operations
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with financial markets, especially in Compliance, Non-Financial Risk, and Fraud analytics
• Experience with benchmark creation and evaluation including LLM-as-a-Judge based techniques
• Knowledge of Vector Stores, Linux, SPARQL, and Graph Databases

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

• Raising, managing, and allocating capital for clients
• Differentiated approach to serving clients and communities in more than 40 countries
• Supporting employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey
• Opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work
• Equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law

About the role

Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence since 1935. The firm operates in over 40 countries worldwide, providing a wide range of services to clients globally.