Intercontinental Exchange - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
The Director, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning is a pivotal role within a newly established and highly visible team at NYSE, integral to the organization's long-term strategy aimed at enhancing the analysis of market microstructure data. This position is designed to deepen the understanding of market behavior and to provide customers with value-added data sets. The team is currently small but is envisioned to expand into a larger business unit as it grows in capability and scope. The ideal candidate for this role is expected to be a self-starter who is hands-on and ready to build the department from the ground up. This individual will work independently and collaboratively to research, design, develop, and implement innovative solutions in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, deep learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Cloud computing, and Data Science. These solutions will significantly advance NYSE's analytics capabilities across various business lines, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the financial sector. In this role, the Director will be responsible for brainstorming and identifying innovative applications of ML/AI/NLP in quantitative analysis and surveillance, which will facilitate automation, knowledge discovery, decision-making, and insights. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex models and algorithms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The Director will also be tasked with evaluating trade-offs between internal implementations and potential partnerships with external teams or vendors to leverage new technology-based solutions. Regular engagement with management and staff will be essential to provide updates on project statuses and to discuss relevant issues, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.