Toronto
20 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist – GenAI
**The Opportunity** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Scientist to join our Group Functions Advanced Analytics team! As a Senior Data Scientist - GenAI, you will focus on leveraging innovative Generative AI techniques to develop and implement robust analytical solutions across various parts of Manulife and JH. Your responsibilities will include applying prompt engineering, building and optimizing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications, fine-tuning large language models (LLMs), and deploying these advanced GenAI solutions on cloud platforms such as Azure. Your expertise in these areas will play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making and enhancing our business processes. **Responsibilities** + Develop and lead machine learning and AI driven projects that span the breadth of Group Functions (Corporate Functions) with high business impact. + Demonstrate proficiency in developing, fine-tuning, and deploying Generative AI models such as GPT models, as well as other innovative architectures. This includes understanding the nuances of model selection, optimization, and evaluation to ensure high performance and accuracy, while managing cloud-based solutions to ensure scalability, security, and performance. + Build and optimize modular RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, apply advanced retrieval methods, and evaluate and monitor the performance of RAG systems. + Apply large language models (LLMs) to parse complex documents and handle diverse layouts, such as multi-column text, tables, and images, and converting them into machine-readable formats to extract structured information. + Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Generative AI, prompt engineering, Agentic Framework, and cloud technologies, to apply them and enhance our data science capabilities. + Collaborate with data engineers and ML engineers to integrate data science solutions into existing systems and workflows. + Communicate sophisticated technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical partners, ensuring clear understanding and agreement. + Peer review other Data Scientists’ work and participate in model and code reviews. + Collaborate with multi-functional teams to identify and define business requirements, ensuring alignment with data science objectives. **What motivates you?** + You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit. + You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes. + You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together. + You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters. + You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up. + You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. **What we are looking for** + Bachelor', Master's degree, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. + 5+ years of experience in developing probabilistic models, data mining, and machine learning algorithms, including real world experience of applying analytics models, with a strong focus on Generative AI, prompt engineering, RAG applications and Agentic AI. + Proficiency in programming languages particularly Python and experience with machine learning libraries/frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, SQL, graph databases (Neo4j/Cypher, Cosmos DB/Gremlin). + Exceptional knowledge of professional software engineering practices & standard methodologies for the full software development process, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. + Strong collaboration and elaboration skills; demonstrates a strong commitment to organizational success; shares resources and demonstrates knowledge across the organization. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work optimally in multi-functional teams. **What can we offer you?** + A competitive salary and benefits packages. + A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills. + A focus on growing your career path with us. + Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance. + Professional development and leadership opportunities. **Our commitment to you** + **Values-first culture:** We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. + **Boundless opportunity:** We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. + **Continuous innovation** : We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. + **Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:** We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. + **Championing Corporate Citizenship:** We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact. \#LI-Hybrid **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . **Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades** En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente. Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com . **Primary Location** Toronto, Ontario **Semana de Trabajo Comprimida** Híbrido **Salary range is expected to be between** $94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD Si se está postulando para este puesto fuera de la ubicación principal, póngase en contacto con recruitment@manulife.com para conocer el rango salarial de su ubicación. El salario real variará según las condiciones locales del mercado, la geografía y los factores relacionados con el trabajo pertinentes, como conocimiento, habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y educación/capacitación. Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y obtener una compensación de incentivos vinculada al desempeño comercial e individual. Manulife ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de tiempo libre remunerado en Canadá incluye feriados, vacaciones, días personales y días por enfermedad, y ofrecemos la gama completa de ausencia laboral reglamentaria. Si se está postulando para este puesto en los EE. UU., póngase en contacto con recruitment@manulife.com para obtener más información sobre las disposiciones relativas al tiempo libre remunerado específicas de EE. UU.
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