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Senior AI/ML Engineer– Fintech/Regtech

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer at Scenario X, you will architect and deploy intelligent systems for financial and risk applications, working at the intersection of finance, regulation, and machine learning. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising ML models for various financial use cases, developing NLP pipelines, and integrating models into production systems.

About the role

About Scenario-X

At Scenario X, we are forging new paths in the financial industry by integrating quantum computing and AI/ML into financial modelling, risk assessment, and portfolio optimisation. Our goal is to harness the unprecedented capabilities of quantum algorithms to tackle complex economic challenges and provide our clients with next-generation financial tools that outperform traditional methods and unlock new market opportunities.

We’re backed by top-tier investors and collaborate with leading quantum hardware providers. Three years after its creation, Scenario-X is reaching over US$1 million in annual sales, and our pipeline is expanding fast. Now, we’re looking for a visionary and team-oriented Lead Quantum Researcher to push the boundaries of what’s possible in financial computation.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be at the vanguard of a quantum revolution in finance. At Scenario X, you’ll work alongside thought leaders and innovators to reshape the landscape of financial risk management. If you have a passion for Quantum and AI/ML technology and a vision to disrupt the status quo, come and make your mark with us.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you’ll architect and deploy intelligent systems that power our financial and risk applications. You’ll work at the intersection of finance, regulation, and machine learning—solving complex problems with robust and scalable solutions fast for our diverse portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and optimise ML models for securities and derivatives pricing, portfolio optimisation, balance sheet and risk management.
Develop NLP pipelines for document parsing, entity recognition, and compliance monitoring
Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate models into production systems
Lead experimentation, model evaluation, and A/B testing to drive performance improvements
Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI/ML, fintech, and regtech—and bring new ideas to the table
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong track record of deploying models in production
Deep expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning, anomaly detection, and NLP
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)
Strong understanding of financial systems, regulatory requirements, or risk analytics
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Bonus Points:

Experience with graph-based models or time-series forecasting
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, MiFID II, GDPR)
Exposure to financial instrument risk-based pricing (e.g., Black-Scholes, Greeks, VaR
Certifications such as CFA / FRM / CQF would be an asset
Team-player attitude
Open to travel

What We Offer

Competitive salary + equity package
Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly culture
Access to cutting-edge tools and datasets
A collaborative, mission-driven team that values curiosity and impact

How to Apply

Send your CV, a brief cover letter, and links to any relevant publications or projects to careers@scenario-x.ai. We’re excited to see how you’ll help shape the future of finance.