Senior Data Scientist (NLP and GenAI Specialist)
About the role
We're seeking a Senior Data Scientist (NLP Specialist) to join our team in Non-Financial Risk. This is a Vice President level position within the NFR Data & Analytics team.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead and develop junior data scientists to achieve key business objectives.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Financial Crimes, and IT stakeholders to champion the adoption of new AI/ML/NLP approaches, techniques and capabilities.
- Champion innovative approaches to improve detection of suspicious activity.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or other highly quantitative fields.
- 10+ 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.
Qualifications
- Typically 9-10+ years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
Skills
- Experience with large language models (LLMs).
- Experience with retrieval augmented generation (RAG).
- Experience with agentic AI architecture.
- Experience with knowledge graph analytics.
- Experience with genAI-based solutions.
- Experience with software design and system principles.
- Experience with Python (preferred) or Java.
- Experience with AI/ML/NLP software packages such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, OpenAI SDK, PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.
- Experience with Git and other version control systems.
- Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Experience with vector stores, Linux, SPARQL, and graph databases.
Benefits
Morgan Stanley offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We also provide a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Pay
Competitive salary and bonus structure based on experience and performance.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working arrangements.
Company Information
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, providing clients with differentiated solutions to help them achieve their goals. With offices in over 40 countries, we strive to be the first choice for prospective employees and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.