Machine Learning Lead

TBC Bank Uzbekistan, the first digital bank in Uzbekistan and a part of TBC Bank Group PLC, commenced its operations in 2020. Today, the bank is rapidly developing, offering retail banking solutions through its innovative fintech platform. Over 4 million registered users have access to banking services via its mobile application. "Making People's Life Easier" - the core principle of TBC Bank's operations. By advancing digital technologies across all spheres of life, TBC Bank is dedicated to building a bank free from queues, physical offices, bureaucracy, complex terminologies, and lengthy waits.

We already have several major projects underway and are looking to strengthen our team for a Machine Learning Lead!

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to a multidisciplinary machine learning team, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration.

• Drive the creation and enhancement of predictive models and machine learning algorithms that solve complex problems and improve customer experiences.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of machine learning projects, ensuring they meet business goals and are delivered on time and within budget.

• Serve as the senior expert in machine learning, guiding the team in the design, development, and optimization of state-of-the-art AI models for both NLP and speech technologies.

• Collaborate with other departments, including IT, product development, and operations, to integrate AI technologies into various banking products and operational processes.

• Allocate resources effectively, manage team workload, and ensure continuous professional development and training of team members.

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in AI and machine learning. Lead initiatives to test and adopt new technologies and methodologies that can enhance our AI capabilities.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for AI projects and team productivity. Ensure high standards of quality and reliability in all AI solutions deployed.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes of AI initiatives to senior management and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Data Science, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership capacity, demonstrating successful management and execution of projects.

• Extensive experience with Voice Assistant technologies and Natural Language Processing (NLP) projects. Proficiency in developing and fine-tuning transformer models.

• Skilled in advanced NLU tasks including Named Entity Recognition, fact extraction, and other voice assistance-related functionalities.

• Experience in search engines and recommendation systems is highly desirable.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages and ML frameworks, including Python, R, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

• Strong ability to comprehend complex business challenges and translate them into actionable data-driven models. Possess a keen understanding of how to align AI strategies with business objectives.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Full support and career-development resources to maximize your potential along our career journey

• Market competitive total compensation package

• 100% company-paid for every employee’s medical insurance

• Benefits and incentives to stay healthy and fit

• English language classes

• Possibility to be involved in an international project

• Hybrid working model, ensuring a good work-life balance