Huntington National Bank

Lead Data Scientist - Machine Learning Focus

Huntington National Bank • $120K — $145K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
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Qualifications

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with AWS cloud machine learning or similar AI platforms.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, or Spark.
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and related frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS AI/ML services including Bedrock and Textract.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Product Owner to oversee the AI development lifecycle.
  • Manage project activities with transparency and accountability.
  • Apply automation techniques to improve processes and tool effectiveness.
  • Stay updated on emerging AI technologies to drive innovation.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements allowing for both in-office and remote work.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
  • Collaboration in a team-oriented environment focused on innovation.
Full Job Description
Description

The AI Center of Excellence (CoE) is seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist with deep expertise in modern AI technologies. The ideal candidate will apply advanced knowledge in machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence to design, develop, and deploy models that accelerate innovation and support strategic decision‑making. As part of the Enterprise Data and Analytics organization, the AI CoE drives measurable impact across the business through outcome‑focused project execution. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the end‑to‑end AI development lifecycle—requirements gathering, data sourcing, model development, proof‑of‑concept demonstrations, risk governance reviews, and production deployment across both on‑premises and AWS environments.
  • Demonstrate strong self‑discipline and professional ownership in managing project activities, maintaining transparent communication with leadership, seeking managerial guidance when appropriate, and proactively surfacing risks, blockers, or resource needs to ensure timely delivery.
  • Apply automation techniques to streamline manual processes, enhance productivity and accuracy, and develop reusable, scalable self‑service tools and assets.
  • Stay current with emerging machine learning, cloud, and AI technologies, driving innovation by evaluating and integrating new capabilities into existing workflows and products.

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Basic Requirements

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years related work experience in AWS cloud machine learning or a similar AI platforms, with familiarityin AWS Sagemaker, Lambda, S3, Athena, etc.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Python (preferred) or R, Spark, andother modern data science tools. 
    • Working knowledge of Large Language Models (Llama, Claude, Titan), including experience with frameworks such as LangChain, vector databases, embeddings, and prompt engineering.
    • Willingness to step outside traditional modeling tasks to solve broader technical or business challenges in support of team and organizational goals.
    • Hands‑on experience with LLM fine‑tuning
    • Practical understanding of advanced Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) methods such as MMR, multi‑vector retrieval, RAG‑fusion, HYDE, self‑RAG, and retrieval evaluation frameworks.
    • Knowledge and practical experience with Agentic AI and agentic workflows, including task orchestration, multi‑agent collaboration, tool‑use agents, and workflow automation patterns.
    • Hands‑on experience with advanced AWS AI/ML services such as Bedrock, JumpStart, Textract, and related ML orchestration capabilities.

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    Exempt Status: (Yes= not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

    Yes

    Workplace Type:

    Office

    Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

    Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

    About Huntington National Bank

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    Join the dynamic team at Huntington National Bank, a place where your career aspirations align with outstanding job opportunities. Our commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth makes Huntington an ideal environment for your ambitions to flourish.

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    Learn more about Huntington National Bank
    Size
    19,722 employees
    Market Cap
    $21 billion
    Industry
    Finance & Insurance
    Net Income
    $817 million
    Founded
    1866
    5 Year Trend
    +11.5%
    NASDAQ
    HBAN
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