Senior Data Scientist - Hybrid

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Be part of the Innovation team, in charge of exploring new AI/Machine Learning models for a variety of use cases that leverage data at SWIFT. You will be working within a team with a broad range of technical, business and analytical skills with initial focus on designing, developing and launching new AI/ML products for global banks and financial institutions. The team accelerates and de-risks product development, ensures our solutions meet user needs and assures that our products and systems are technically robust and scalable.

The Senior Data Scientist role is a part of our Innovation and AI Transformation at Swift. This group orchestrates Data Science activities between various groups located across the globe.

What to expect

In this role you will:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your own ideas to market using your insights from data analytics, while having a meaningful impact on Swift’s revenue growth and customer satisfaction. In the process, you will grow your own experience and career in a supportive and respectful environment.

• Be working within a team with a broad range of technical, business, and analytical skills
• Be working towards building Deep Learning (particularly Transformers) and Federated Learning solutions that can demonstrate the richness of Global Swift data to build accurate and truly innovative ML models
• Be working to advance the value of Swift’s services through the introduction of advanced data science methodologies and solutions, targeting use cases ranging from financial transaction anomaly detection to using Generative AI to support various internal teams
• Be enhancing and optimizing the performance of the Swift Enterprise AI Platform

What will make you successful?

We are seeking professionals with:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research or related Engineering degree
• 5 years of experience with hands-on statistical, machine learning or predictive modelling experience in Python programming and using PyTorch libraries
• 2 years of experience working with business customers to define use cases and explore data science approaches to solve business problems
• 5 years of experience working in software engineering projects following agile methodologies
• Considerable hands-on experience in deep learning methodologies, particularly in implementing Transformer architectures, as witnessed through past project experiences
• Excel in agile, business focused environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research or related Engineering degree
• At least 2 years of experience working in data-driven financial solutions
• Experience with deep reinforcement learning methods

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is 113,330.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to 210,470.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.