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Deloitte · 2 weeks ago

Lead Data Scientist GenAI, Strategic Analytics - Data Science

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $189K/yr

5+ years exp

Deloitte is at the leading edge of GenAI innovation, transforming Strategic Analytics and shaping the future of Finance. The Lead Data Scientist will drive the development of next-generation GenAI solutions while empowering executive leaders through data science and strategic expertise.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalProfessional ServicesRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to analyze business requirements, pain points, and objectives relevant to GenAI use cases

Facilitate workshops to identify, prioritize, and scope impactful GenAI applications (e.g., text generation, code synthesis, conversational agents)

Clearly articulate GenAI's value proposition, including efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and innovation

Architect holistic GenAI solutions, selecting and customizing appropriate models (GPT, Llama, Claude, Zora AI, etc.)

Design scalable integration strategies for embedding GenAI into existing client systems (ERP, CRM, KM platforms)

Define and govern reliable, ethical, and compliant data sourcing and management

Lead model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and customization for client-specific needs

Oversee the development of GenAI-powered applications and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring robustness and exceptional user experience

Drive thorough validation, testing, and iteration to ensure quality and accuracy

Manage solution rollout, including cloud setup, configuration, and production deployment

Guide clients through adoption: deliver training, create documentation, and provide enablement resources for users

Lead efforts in responsible AI, ensuring safeguards against bias, privacy breaches, and unethical outcomes

Monitor performance, implement KPIs, and manage model retraining and auditing processes

Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and demos to summarize progress and impact

Coordinate across internal teams, tech partners, and clients for effective project delivery

Stay current on GenAI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies; share insights across teams

Mentor junior colleagues, promote knowledge transfer, and contribute to reusable methodologies

Qualification

GenAI modelsPythonMachine learningCloud deploymentSolution architectureData ethicsAgile methodologiesStakeholder communicationData visualizationIndependent thinkerRisk assessmentAPIs integrationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field

5+ years of hands-on experience delivering machine learning or AI solutions, preferably including generative AI

Independent thinker who can create the vision and execute on transforming data into high end client products

Deep understanding of GenAI models and approaches (LLMs, transformers, prompt engineering)

Proficiency in Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace), Databricks, ML pipelines, and cloud-based deployment (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Experience integrating AI into enterprise applications, building APIs, and designing scalable workflows

Knowledge of solution architecture, risk assessment, and mapping technology to business goals

Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative delivery

Commitment to responsible AI, including data ethics, privacy, and regulatory compliance

Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred

Relevant Certifications: May include Google Cloud Professional ML Engineer, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning, or specialized GenAI/LLM credentials

Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau

Benefits

Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Deloitte

Glassdoor4.0

Deloitte is a business consulting company that offers audit, consulting, financial advisory, and tax services.

Founded in 1845

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www2.deloitte.com

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