AI Innovation Sr. Associate

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

JOB SUMMARY

The AI Innovation Senior Associate drives the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions at CAIDO Group. This role involves leading AI projects from concept to production, conducting advanced research, and mentoring junior team members. The Senior Associate will work at the intersection of AI research and practical business applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models

Lead AI projects from problem definition through production deployment

Conduct advanced research on AI/ML techniques and evaluate their applicability

Perform complex data analysis and develop innovative feature engineering approaches

Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and production readiness

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into AI solutions

Implement MLOps practices for model monitoring and continuous improvement

Author technical documentation and share knowledge through presentations

Mentor Associate-level team members and support their development

Stay current with state-of-the-art AI research and industry developments

Ensure AI solutions comply with ethical standards and regulations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field

3-5 years of experience in AI/ML development and deployment

Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures

Experience with the full ML lifecycle from data to production

Proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling

Experience with cloud AI platforms and services

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to work independently and lead project initiatives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree or PhD in AI/ML-related field

Experience with NLP, computer vision, or generative AI

Published research or conference presentations

Experience with LLMs and transformer architectures

Track record of deploying AI solutions at scale

Knowledge of AI ethics and responsible AI practices

WORK DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Pune, India

Department: CAIDO Group - Innovation and AI

Reports To: AI Innovation Manager

Work Type: Office-based with potential hybrid options

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.