FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Data Scientist role in this job description?
The primary focus is to support the development of Generative AI use cases related to various areas of Risk Management, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Credit Risk, and Operational Risk.
What qualifications are necessary for applying to this Data Scientist position?
A Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or Data Science is required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Additionally, 1-3 years of relevant experience in building GenAI use cases, data modeling, and statistical analysis is required, or equivalent project work can be considered.
What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?
Experience working in banking and with model risk management in the model validation process is preferred but not required.
What programming language should candidates be proficient in?
Candidates should be proficient in Python and familiar with relevant frameworks such as LangChain.
Is experience with GenAI use cases required?
Yes, candidates should have 1-3 years of experience building GenAI use cases, as well as hands-on experience with prompt engineering and Retrieval Augmented Generation.
How does the job support the transition of proof-of-concept models?
The Data Scientist will partner with Technology, Data, and Enterprise GenAI platform teams to ensure a seamless transition of proof-of-concept models into scalable production environments while adhering to governance and performance standards.
What is the work schedule for this position?
The work schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with a hybrid model in Boston, MA, requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.
What is the salary range for this Data Scientist role?
The salary range for this position is $90,250 - $115,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus.
What benefits are offered by Citizens?
Citizens offers competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.
What is the company’s stance on equal employment opportunity?
Citizens is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants without regard to various protected categories and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture.

