Senior LLM Engineer – Banking Sector

**Join Artefact: Lead the Future of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Banking**

Are you an AI professional with a passion for generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)? Artefact is looking for a **Senior LLM Engineer** to drive innovation and lead cutting-edge AI projects **in the banking and financial services sector**.

You will help **implement advanced Agentic AI systems**, capable of reasoning, interacting with tools, and leveraging **Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)** over **massive volumes of financial data**.

If you have **at least two years of experience** in AI and consulting, and a strong ability to design impactful solutions for highly regulated environments, we invite you to shape the future of banking intelligence with us.

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### **Who You Are**

- **Experienced professional:** At least **2 years of experience** in AI, with a strong background in consulting and delivering projects for large-scale or regulated industries (experience in **banking or finance** is a strong asset).
- **Leader and collaborator:** Proven ability to take ownership of projects and guide more junior colleagues in multidisciplinary settings.
- **Innovative thinker:** Able to identify emerging trends in **agentic AI architectures**, **RAG pipelines**, and **financial NLP** to solve real-world challenges.
- **Results-oriented:** Comfortable handling end-to-end project delivery, from ideation and development to deployment and client engagement in complex, data-intensive contexts.
- **Eager to grow:** Passionate about advancing your expertise in LLMs, generative AI, and financial data intelligence while mentoring others.

### **Who We Are**

**Artefact** is a global data and AI consulting firm helping organizations turn data into measurable business impact.

With over 1,800 experts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Artefact partners with leading companies — including major **banks and financial institutions** — to deploy **trustworthy, high-performance AI solutions**.

We combine deep technical expertise in **data science, AI engineering, and generative AI** with strategic consulting to accelerate digital transformation in regulated sectors.

Our collaborative and forward-thinking culture encourages experimentation, creativity, and professional growth while ensuring compliance, security, and ethical use of AI.

### **What You Will Do**

- **Lead and deliver LLM projects in banking:** Manage the design, development, and deployment of **NLP, RAG, and agentic AI** solutions that enhance decision-making, compliance, and customer interaction in financial institutions.
- **Implement Agentic AI architectures:** Design autonomous multi-agent systems capable of reasoning, orchestrating APIs, and dynamically retrieving information from large-scale financial databases.
- **Ensure data integrity and compliance:** Develop AI workflows that align with banking regulatory requirements, data governance, and explainability standards.
- **Mentor and collaborate:** Work alongside engineers, data scientists, and consultants to implement cutting-edge AI solutions tailored for sensitive data environments.
- **Innovate and strategize:** Experiment with generative and retrieval-based models to identify new opportunities for automation and intelligence within financial services.
- **Engage with clients:** Collaborate closely with banking stakeholders to translate business needs into high-impact, compliant AI solutions.
- **Shape our expertise:** Contribute to thought leadership by publishing insights, presenting at conferences, or driving internal training focused on **AI in financial services**.

### **What You Bring**

- A degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; advanced degrees (MSc or PhD) are a plus.
- At least **2 years of professional experience** in AI, with a focus on **LLMs, RAG, and NLP** in data-sensitive or regulated contexts.
- Consulting experience, ideally with **financial institutions** or projects involving regulatory compliance, document automation, or data-driven insights.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with frameworks such as **Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, or Cohere**.
- Familiarity with **multi-agent systems, RAG architectures**, and **vector databases** (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Chroma).
- Project ownership skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive results and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in English is required; French or other languages are a plus.

### **What We Offer**

- Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and experience.
- High-impact opportunities to work on **state-of-the-art agentic AI solutions** in the **banking sector**.
- A leadership role in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
- Professional growth through dedicated resources for training, conferences, and thought leadership.
- A chance to shape the direction of **responsible AI adoption in financial services** within a global consulting firm.

This position is based in **Brussels**, with opportunities to collaborate on**projects worldwide**.

### **Join Us**

At **Artefact**, we value expertise, leadership, and innovation.

If you’re ready to lead and make a tangible impact on how banks leverage AI to transform their operations and decision-making, we’d love to hear from you.