EPAM Systems

AI practice lead - Financial services and Insurance

EPAM Systems$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields within financial services or insurance.
  • 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams.
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audience engagement.
  • Hands-on experience in computer vision, natural language processing, recommender systems, or time series analytics.
  • Proficient in machine learning engineering, production delivery, and cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with tools like Databricks, Snowflake, and LangChain.
  • Knowledge of a programming language, preferably Python.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the AI and technology vision for client offerings.
  • Manage full lifecycle of AI projects from ideation to production.
  • Lead workshops and design sessions with clients.
  • Develop collaborative proposals with experts and consultants.
  • Contribute to building and evolving AI and data science capabilities.
  • Grow team capacity and mentor members for skill enhancement.
  • Champion transformation initiatives with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovation in AI for financial services and insurance.
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Possibility to influence strategy and product offerings.
  • Access to advanced technologies and tools in AI.
  • Career growth prospects through mentoring and capacity building.
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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