EPAM Systems

AI practice lead - Financial services and Insurance

EPAM Systems$175K — $210K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields in financial services or consulting.
  • 5+ years in a formal leadership role managing teams.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex topics to various audiences.
  • Hands-on experience in machine learning domains like computer vision or NLP.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and ML engineering practices.
  • Working knowledge of programming, preferably in Python.
  • Consulting experience with a professional services background.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the AI business and technology vision with clients and teams.
  • Manage the lifecycle of data science and AI projects.
  • Lead workshops and sessions designing AI solutions for clients.
  • Develop high-quality proposals with experts and consultants.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of AI and data science offerings.
  • Build team capability, mentor members, and advocate for transformation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovation in AI within financial services and insurance.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Professional development opportunities through mentoring and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and tools.
  • Involvement in shaping market offerings and strategies.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an AI leader to drive innovation and delivery across our Financial Services and Insurance portfolio. You'll oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions, from ideation to production, shaping strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and building new capabilities in a fast-evolving market. Req# [redacted] Responsibilities Work with clients and internal teams to shape the AI, machine learning, and agentic business and technology vision and go-to-market offerings Manage end-to-end data science, artificial intelligence, and agentic projects and programs Lead multidisciplinary workshops and design sessions with customers Develop high-quality proposals in collaboration with subject matter experts and consultants Contribute to the evolution of data science, artificial intelligence, and agentic offerings Grow team capacity and capability, build new competencies, mentor team members, and champion transformation with stakeholders Requirements 10+ years of experience as a data science lead, machine learning engineering lead, or similar roles in banking, investment, underwriting, actuarial, or consulting for financial services, insurance, or reinsurance 5+ years in a leadership role with team management responsibilities Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences Hands-on experience in at least one domain: computer vision, natural language processing, recommender systems, or time series analytics Machine learning engineering and production delivery experience, including ML/LLMOps and cloud platforms Knowledge of technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, or agentic orchestration tools (LangChain, Omnigent, Semantic Kernel) Working knowledge of at least one programming language, ideally Python Understanding of data science engineering excellence and the modern software development lifecycle for artificial intelligence products Consulting experience in a professional services environment Nice to have Current AI leadership experience in a financial services or insurance organization Referenceable work such as papers, open-source contributions, or conference talks in the AI or machine learning space Current cloud certifications for Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, or Databricks Experience with regulatory processes and standards such as KYC/AML, ISO/IEC, FSB, IFRS, or FINTRAC

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. The company has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail. EPAM's services include software engineering, product development, and digital platform engineering, and the company has a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions that help its clients achieve their business goals. EPAM has been recognized as a leader in the digital services industry by a number of independent research firms, and the company has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about EPAM Systems
Size
58,824 employees
Market Cap
$18.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$327.1 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+26.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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