Senior Applied AI Engineer

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Senior Applied AI Engineer - Role Description

Role Overview

The Senior Applied AI Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced Gen AI and machine learning solutions that drive business value in wealth management. This role blends deep technical expertise with financial domain knowledge, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant AI products. The engineer will lead the implementation of GenAI and agent-based systems to enhance advisor workflows, client engagement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall Wealth Management AI strategy formulation and execution
• Architect and build GenAI-powered applications for wealth management use cases.
• Liaise with relevant technology teams to build and deploy Gen AI solutions
• Lead the solution development, from ideation to prototyping and liaise with our partners to facilitate production and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing platforms (CRM, portfolio management, data warehouses) and ensure interoperability.
• In collaboration with the risk and RAIOps teams, ensure all AI solutions meet performance, security, and regulatory standards.
• Leverage best practices in MLOps, model governance, and responsible AI.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging AI technologies in financial services AI.
• Document technical designs, create demos, and support enablement and adoption across the organization.

Required Skills and Tools

• Advanced proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic), and agent orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow).
• Familiarity with financial services workflows, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Strong hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud environments, including their AI/ML, data, and deployment toolsets (e.g., SageMaker, S3, Lambda, Azure Functions, Azure ML, Blob Storage).
• Proficiency with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment of scalable AI solutions.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in data engineering, model deployment, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of API integration, microservices, and scalable system architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2 years in financial services or regulated industries or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Proven track record of designing and deploying production-grade AI solutions.
• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams.

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.