Associate - Data Scientist Gen AI

Job Title: Data Scientist Department : India COE Compliance Hub About Business line/Function: India COE Compliance Hub is focused on protecting the reputation of the Group and effectively manage risk across all business areas by providing support to various Compliance functions. At present, the department is broadly organized into divisions, which embed into the areas they support to provide services for Global Compliance Training, Capital Markets Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Compliance Migrations Co-Ordination, Personal Account Dealing, MIS and Projects support. The team works closely with business partners in CIB and the wider group Position Purpose : As a Data Scientist, you would join a rapidly growing AIR Tech team currently composed of around forty AI experts (ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Business Analysts) responsible for developing AI solutions. Our AIR Tech team holds a unique position in driving the bank’s digital transformation through the development of Machine Learning, NLP, GenAI, and Agentic AI solutions across all teams within the following departments: - Compliance : fraud, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, etc. - RISK : coverage of operational risk, credit risk, market risk, etc. Responsibilities - You contribute to the industrialization of structured and unstructured data modeling, with a particular focus on GenAI / Agentic AI, which is rapidly expanding both within the group and the team, in collaboration with other data scientists and ML engineers. - You take part in building GenAI and Agentic AI solutions to improve process efficiency, with a strong focus on code and model quality, in compliance with production standards. - You contribute to the entire data project lifecycle (exploration, development, evaluation, pre-production preparation, monitoring), including the development of web applications supporting AI solutions. - Beyond project work, data scientists are encouraged to share their expertise at various levels: within the team, through technical workshops and state-of-the-art or AI news reviews, as well as externally during our regular open discussion sessions on artificial intelligence. Contributing Responsibilities · Communicate effectively with stakeholders across locations · Provide clear reporting, KPIs, and performance indicators for AI solutions · Proactively escalate risks/issues impacting delivery · Support coordination across global teams (notably France) Technical & Behavioral Competencies Must have • Strong Python development skills: pandas, sklearn, APIs & services (FastAPI) • Hands-on experience in: Machine Learning and Generative AI, Model deployment & productionization • Experience with: LangChain / OpenAI SDK (GenAI integration) • Solid understanding of: Software engineering best practices, Data structures, algorithms, and applied mathematics • Experience with: Model monitoring and lifecycle management • Strong communication skills (English) • Ability to collaborate with international teams Good to have skills - Experience with web frameworks (Flask, React,). - building CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, …) - maintaining versioning & tracking tools (MLflow) · Knowledge of structured SQL databases and unstructured data stores such as Elasticsearch. · Familiarity with French language (added advantage) Specific Qualifications: - Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Higher qualifications in engineering or business management or equivalent program with a specialization in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. - 2-5 years’ relevant experience Skills Referential ( Required knowledge, skills and abilities) Technical Skills: - Ability to collaborate / Teamwork - Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving - Organizational skills - Critical thinking Behavioral Skills: - Ability to manage a project - Ability to set up relevant performance indicators - Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution - Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training… - Ability to understand, explain and support change Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Location: Mumbai About BNP Paribas Group: BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability. About BNP Paribas India Solutions: Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.