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What you will do:

Nasdaq Trade Surveillance are looking for an experienced and creative data scientist / AI engineer to help develop and deliver its AI strategy.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team alongside qualitative and quantitative researchers, data scientists and computer engineers to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that help our clients detect and investigate market manipulation and insider trading in capital markets.

The role involves:

• Working with data engineers to pull data from large, disparate and multi-modal data sources
• Working closely with colleagues to develop relevant features from the data to feed into AI models
• Taking requirements and utilising a range of AI techniques and models to address them. Including developing models to detect anomalies, identify and describe suspicious patterns of activity, summarise and classify unstructured information and so on.
• Working with clients to deploy and test AI models in beta environments
• Working closely with product teams to set NTS' short- and long-term AI strategy
• Taking a lead role in developing and delivering Nasdaq's Trade Surveillance AI strategy
• Designing, documenting and implementing a model review governance process for NTS business

What We Expect:

• Be an expert in data science / machine learning / AI
• Have experience working with LLMs and 'Big' Data
• Have a proven track record of developing models that run in production environments
• Have good problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Have excellent communication skills to be able to explain technical concepts to both AI experts as well as those with very little AI knowledge
• Be self-driven and able to work on their own as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to research principles and methods
• What Would Be Helpful:
• Experience setting up and leading a data science / AI function
• Some understanding/experience with product design/development practices
• Knowledge/Experience of financial markets and/or trade surveillance

What do we offer you?

• Monthly base salary gross 3800 - 5500 EUR/month - final offer will be based on your experience and skills
• Annual monetary bonus
• Nasdaq's Flex Day program (6 paid leave days a year)
• Flexible Health Insurance program from the first day
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
• Additional annual leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq
• Internal Mentorship programs - learn from an employee you look up to
• Wide selection of online learning resources like Udemy and others

Jump into another career step!

This role is based in Vilnius. The company allows the flexibility to work half a week on-site and remotely (Hybrid model). As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

A valid working permit for the EU is required.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations. 

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.