Role: AI/ML Developer Location: NYC Duration: 1+ year Contract Compensation: $90.00 - 100.00/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in US If interested, please contact Margot Parsons at mparsons@inspyrsolutions.com or call 714-465-5478 Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement machine learning models for customer analytics, profitability assessment, and balance sheet optimization. • Work with structured and unstructured data, leveraging techniques such as NLP, deep learning, and time-series analysis. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate banking problems into machine learning solutions. • Deploy models into production using MLOps best practices. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and model governance frameworks. • Conduct model validation, performance tuning, and explainability analysis. • Stay updated with emerging AI/ML trends in the financial industry. Required Qualifications & Experience: • 5+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or AI, preferably in the banking or financial sector. • Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Scala with expertise in ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn. • Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and SQL/NoSQL databases. • Knowledge of risk modeling, capital models, and regulatory compliance in banking. • Hands-on experience with MLOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow). • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, optimization, and feature engineering. • Ability to communicate complex ML concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field preferred. Nice-to-Have Skills: • Experience in automated trading, portfolio optimization, or AI-driven customer engagement. • Familiarity with LLMs and GenAI applications in banking. • Certifications in AWS/Azure AI/ML services.