Lead Data Scientist - AML Handling
Core
Lead the development and deployment of Generative AI and LLM solutions to automate Anti-Money Laundering (AML) operational workflows, including case summaries, risk classifications, and document requests for Wise's financial crime prevention team. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000152971678-lead-data-scientist-aml-handling-at-wise)
Role type
Lead Data Scientist (IC3) specializing in Generative AI and LLMs
Builds
Production-ready Python services, automated evaluation harnesses, and AI systems for financial crime mitigation
Domain
FinTech / Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, Machine Learning system implementation, GenAI/LLM development, automated eval harnesses, prompt engineering, statistical analysis, experiment design, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
Fine-tuning, reinforcement learning alignment, agentic frameworks (LangGraph), Java
Technologies
Python, LLMs, LangGraph
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end automation of EDD LLMs; Establish labeling taxonomies and automated evaluation frameworks; Optimize prompts and run structured experiments; Design shadow testing and post-deployment monitoring; Deploy full-stack Python services; Architect human-in-the-loop systems; Mentor data scientists and set technical strategy
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
