An innovative AI and Data Consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for the financial industry is looking for a Senior Research Scientist to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world AI deployment. Unlike traditional research roles, this position allows you to spend approximately 60% of your time solving challenging AI problems for major financial institutions and 40% conducting independent research, with company support for publishing papers and presenting at leading international conferences.
If you're passionate about advancing AI while seeing your research deployed in production, this is a unique opportunity.
What You'll Do
Lead advanced AI and machine learning initiatives for enterprise financial clients
Design and validate algorithms using LLMs, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Optimization
Solve complex technical challenges through research-driven approaches
Develop Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and production-ready AI solutions
Conduct independent research aligned with your interests
Publish peer-reviewed papers and present research at domestic and international conferences
Translate research outcomes into commercial AI products and client solutions
Requirements
PhD or equivalent research achievements
Experience publishing peer-reviewed research papers
Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Optimization, or Statistical Modeling
Strong mathematical and analytical background
Preferred
Publications at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, etc.)
Research experience in LLMs or Generative AI
Experience with financial datasets
Experience deploying research into production systems
Client-facing or technical consulting experience
Selling points
Annual salary up to 25M
Work with real-world datasets from major financial institutions
Freedom to pursue research topics in AI, LLMs, optimization, and financial AI
Hybrid work and full flex schedule
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Company support for academic publications and conference presentations
Retirement savings program and relocation support
Stable business backed by an established AI consulting practice