A leading Russian bank is building a strong team of Artificial Intelligence professionals to drive its digital transformation and create innovative solutions for the financial sector. We are looking for AI specialists at different levels — from hands-on machine learning engineers to AI strategists and thought leaders. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with the scale and impact of one of the country’s largest financial institutions.

Key Areas of Focus

• AI Strategy & Leadership: shaping the bank’s AI roadmap, identifying opportunities for intelligent automation, customer experience enhancement, and risk management.

• Machine Learning & Deep Learning: developing, training, and deploying models across NLP, computer vision, generative AI, fraud detection, and recommendation systems.

• Data & MLOps: building pipelines, optimizing model performance, and ensuring scalability and reliability in high-load production environments.

• Ethics & Responsible AI: ensuring AI solutions are transparent, explainable, and compliant with regulatory standards.

What We Expect

• Solid background in AI/ML (applied research, engineering, or strategy).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with modern frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc.) or expertise in AI governance and strategy.

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading AI programs or large-scale transformations in financial services or related industries.

• Publications, patents, or recognized contributions in AI research or industry. •

Knowledge of sector-specific AI applications: digital banking, financial risk management, credit scoring, cybersecurity.

We Offer

• The scale and stability of a leading Russian bank combined with the agility of a high-tech AI team.

• Opportunity to shape the future of banking with advanced AI solutions.

• Participation in some of the most interesting and ambitious technology projects in Russia.

• Flexibility: possibility of remote work from your home country, with secure access to infrastructure through enterprise-level solutions.

• Collaboration with both Russian and international experts.

• Compensation in major currencies (USD/EUR) and flexible collaboration formats (direct contract, service company, or other structures).

• A diverse team and supportive environment for continuous growth and innovation.