Job Description

Senior AI Data Scientist

NYC AI Data Science Labs – Investment Management

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a Senior AI Data Scientist at a prominent Investment Manager in their NYC AI Data Science Labs.

This opportunity is available in both their New York City offices or at their brand-new AI Data Science squad in their new Baltimore location. Both locations offer the opportunity to collaborate with top talent, drive innovation, and make a real impact on asset management

This is a “hands-on” – “end-to-end” lead role, from discovery to production. As a team leader, you will think creatively and scale modern AI/Data Science practices on Databricks, set team standards, and drive collaborative delivery. The AI Data Science Labs is focused on building the firm’s next-generation data and AI platforms, aiming to seamlessly deliver on-demand ML-powered insights across their firm

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full data & model lifecycle: problem framing, EDA, feature engineering, modeling, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Develop production solutions in Python (pandas, PySpark) on Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Workflows/Jobs); apply CI/CD and reproducible experiments.
• Employ automated testing for code, data, and models (unit tests, data validation, drift/bias checks); ensure repeatable pipelines.
• Identify and address data/model technical debt; improve schemas, data contracts, and performance/cost.
• Deliver well-defined work items; clarify requirements through thoughtful questions and proposals.
• Mentor data scientists and engineers; lead code/design reviews and foster a collaborative culture.
• Own the quality, maintainability, security, governance, and total cost of ownership of delivered solutions.
• Help shape elements of the data/ML platform strategy and drive execution within your domain.
• Balance strategic and pragmatic concerns; proactively surface risks and resolve issues.
  

The ideal candidate would have a background:

• BS/MS in a quantitative field (CS, Statistics, Applied Math, Engineering, Economics) or equivalent; 5+ years in data science/ML.
• Experience with automated pipelines, testing for data/models, and model lifecycle management (registry, versioning, monitoring).
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; adept at asking incisive questions and aligning diverse stakeholders.
  

Preferred:

• Experience with AI/GenAI (LLMs, RAG, prompt design/evaluation).
• Strong Python and Spark expertise; hands-on Databricks experience (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Jobs/Workflows).
• Time-series/NLP experience; BI/analytics tooling (Databricks SQL, Tableau/Power BI, dbt).
• A solid understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• Commitment to quality via unit/integration tests, data validation, documentation, and code review.
  

An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the services/ products they deliver. An individual with a passion for AI and Data Science, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class services.

If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Jerry Goldberg at jgoldberg@jharlan.com or directly contact us at (212) 792-0099

About the Client:

The firm is a publicly owned global asset management firm with $1.8 trillion dollars of AUM. The firm offers funds, advisory services, account management, and retirement plans and services for individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries.

The talent and dedication of their people is critical to their success. They offer an opportunity for developing one’s professional career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment. They offer a broad range of competitive benefits on a global basis.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm’s senior management in a highly collaborative and charged environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the “big picture” of business needs
• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
  

The firm’s employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients

SALARY RANGE: The salary range is $148,000 - $253,000 plus employees may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable laws.

Work Flexibility This role is eligible for remote work up to three days a week.

Benefits:The firm invests in their people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefit