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Citizens · 2 months ago

Principal Data Scientist- Generative AI

200 Station Drive, Westwood, MA, 02090, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Citizens is a bank seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the strategic application of Generative AI across the organization. This role involves leveraging Large Language Models to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency while mentoring junior data scientists and ensuring responsible AI deployment.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of solutions using LLMs and Generative AI tools for complex workflows and processes

Partner with business, risk, compliance, and technology teams to identify high-impact use cases and ensure responsible AI deployment

Guide data preparation efforts, including sourcing, cleaning, and structuring data for LLM input and evaluation

Evaluate model performance, conduct error analysis, and iterate on prompt engineering and fine-tuning strategies where applicable

Stay ahead of emerging trends in Generative AI and NLP, and assess their relevance to banking applications

Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the development of best practices for AI adoption across the organization

Communicate technical concepts and findings clearly to executive stakeholders, regulators, and cross-functional teams

Qualification

Generative AILarge Language ModelsNatural Language ProcessingPythonData ScienceStakeholder engagementPrompt engineeringModel evaluationCloud platformsMLOps toolsLeadership skillsTechnical writing

Required

7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI

Proven experience applying Generative AI and LLMs in production or pilot environments

Strong proficiency in Python and experience with NLP libraries and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Autogen, Strands, etc.)

Deep understanding of NLP techniques and their practical applications

Experience working with unstructured data and integrating AI solutions into business workflows

Strong communication and leadership skills, including technical writing and stakeholder engagement

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

Preferred

Experience with prompt engineering, model evaluation, and LLM orchestration

Familiarity with cloud platforms and MLOps tools

Experience interacting with model validation teams and regulators

Company

Citizens

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At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

Founded in 1828

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citizensbank.com/

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