Quantitative Analyst, Generative AI Validation and R&D

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Computer Vision (CV), Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Keras software library, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Project management, Python Programming, PyTorch, Random forests, TensorFlow, XGBoost

Job Description

We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI/ML Quantitative Analyst who’s adept at advanced Generative AI development and implementations to join our AI/ML Center of Excellence in Model Risk Management. The team plays a critical role in providing oversight to U.S. Bank’s Artificial Intelligence Models and tools across various business areas, such as Marketing, Fraud, Credit Risk and Bank Operations.

Responsibilities:

Validate AI/ML models with a focus on Generative AI, ensuring they meet model risk governance requirements in conceptual soundness, development data/process, performance testing, risk guardrails, monitoring, and implementation. Conduct R&D in NLP, computer vision and particularly Generative AI and their potential applications and use cases Provide validation expertise and consulting services related to AI/ML model development and model review, including best practices on algorithm development and selection, model risk mitigation and remediation, building benchmark AI models, identify gaps and deficiencies in AI model development and monitoring process, etc. Develop technical guidance documents, playbook and white paper on AI/ML.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, and five or more years of relevant experience

OR

• MA/MS in a quantitative field, and three or more years of related experience

OR

• PhD in a quantitative field, and less than two years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Considerable knowledge of various machine learning algorithms and their applications, including Random Forest, GBM, XGBoost, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, multi-modality

• Proficiency in Python, and experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow/Keras, MXNet

• Experience with complex deep neural networks and transformer architectures.

• Proven work or research experience in a university or industry labs, with primary emphasis on AI research. Experience and authored research publications in LLM or Computer Vision model training, fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, Gen AI application development/deployment are strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated independence, teamwork and excellent project management and communication skills

NOTE: This role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster. 

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $102,340.00 - $120,400.00 - $132,440.00