AI Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to join our dynamic payments and fintech team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that enhance transaction security, optimize payment flows, and deliver innovative financial products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and industry knowledge to drive the next generation of intelligent financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Solution Development

• Build and deploy machine learning models for fraud detection, risk scoring, and customer behaviour analysis.

• Develop natural language processing (NLP) tools for chatbots, compliance monitoring, and customer support.

• Implement predictive analytics to improve payment routing, settlement efficiency, and merchant services.

Data Engineering & Integration

• Work with large-scale financial datasets, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with data engineers to design pipelines that support real-time transaction monitoring.

Innovation & Product Enhancement

• Partner with product teams to embed AI into payment platforms, mobile apps, and merchant dashboards.
• Research emerging AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, reinforcement learning) and assess their applicability in fintech.

Compliance & Security

• Ensure AI systems meet industry regulations (PCI DSS, PSD2, GDPR).
• Develop explainable AI models to support transparency in financial decision-making.

Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, compliance officers, and business strategists.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in clear, actionable formats.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
• Knowledge of payments systems, fintech products, or financial regulations.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and real-time data processing.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in fraud detection, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), or credit risk modelling.
• Experience with blockchain, digital wallets, or embedded finance.
• Understanding of regulatory technology (RegTech) and compliance automation.
• Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or fintech innovation initiatives.

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI in payments and fintech.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Competitive benefits, and professional development support.
• Competitive Salary dependant on experience.