✦ Luna Orbit — AI & Machine Learning

Lead GenAI Data Scientist

at Wells Fargo

📍 2 Locations Hybrid 💰 $191K – $305K USD / year Posted March 19, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $191K – $305K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline
Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves leading the development and deployment of Generative AI and NLP models within the consumer banking sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer and employee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead AI model development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Guide junior data scientists
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Deploy scalable AI solutions

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes advanced NLP techniques, large language models, cloud platforms such as GCP and Vertex AI, and tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch, focusing on scalable AI solutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level AI researcher with extensive experience in Generative AI, NLP, and large language models. They possess strong leadership skills, a background in financial services, and proficiency with cloud platforms like GCP, capable of leading AI projects from conception to deployment.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of Quantitative Analytics experienceMaster's degree or higher in a quantitative disciplineExperience in Generative AIProficiency in PythonExperience with NLP techniquesExperience leading AI projectsKnowledge of cloud platforms such as GCPUnderstanding of regulatory and compliance considerations

Nice-to-Have Skills

Published research or patents in AI/MLExperience in financial services industryExperience with content generation and virtual assistantsExperience with model deployment and scaling

Tools & Platforms

Google Cloud PlatformVertex AITensorFlowPyTorchPySpark

Required Skills

Generative AINLPLarge Language ModelsPythonPySparkTensorFlowPyTorchGCPVertex AIMachine LearningDeep LearningStatistical Analysis

Hard Skills

Generative AILarge Language ModelsNatural Language ProcessingPythonPySparkTensorFlowPyTorchGoogle Cloud PlatformVertex AIMachine LearningDeep LearningStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTeam CollaborationProblem-solvingMentorshipStrategic Thinking

Industry & Role

Industry Banking
Job Function Leading AI research and model deployment in a financial services environment
Role Subtype AI Researcher
Tech Domains Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

GenAIGenerative AINatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsPythonPySparkTensorFlowPyTorchGoogle Cloud PlatformVertex AIMachine LearningDeep LearningRegulatory complianceContent generationModel deploymentAI model developmentFinancial servicesCollaborationLeadershipTeam mentorshipGCPAI researchFinancial industry

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of experience in quantitative analytics, No experience with Generative AI or NLP, Lack of proficiency in Python or cloud platforms, No leadership or mentorship experience, No relevant advanced degree

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