Data Scientist (NLP & Graph AI) (French Speaking)

Company Description

SBS works with more than 1,500 banks, building societies and specialized finance providers across more than 80 countries worldwide. We help them to develop, deliver and operationalise their digital transformation strategies. Using our suite of digital banking products and services enables these organisations to deliver remarkable financial services to their clients.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Data Scientist with a strong focus on NLP and graph-based data to build intelligent systems for financial applications. This role will involve working with cutting-edge embedding models, LLMs and multilingual data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy NLP models for tasks such as text classification, entity recognition, and semantic search.
• Work with graph data structures to model relationships and extract insights.
• Build and optimize systems using embedding models and LLMs.
• Design and implement Generative AI solutions for financial use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data products.
• Handle multilingual datasets, particularly in French and English.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Native French Speaker
• Strong experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Experience working with graph-based data and graph algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with embedding models, LLMs, and Generative AI.
• Fluency in French and English (both required).
• Proficiency in Python.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SQL and database systems.
• Familiarity with knowledge graphs and vector databases.
• Additional programming languages are a plus.

Additional Information

At SBS, we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here's a snapshot of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive salary
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
• Finance & Protection: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider
• Leisure & Lifestyle: Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.