AI Scientist

Capital Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

“I can be myself at work.” You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. “I can influence my income.” You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. “I can lead a full life.” You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones “I can succeed as an AI Scientist at Capital Group.” As an AI Scientist, you will drive the development of innovative applications that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI to transform asset management. You’ll apply foundational AI/ML expertise to build and fine-tune advanced models—including deep learning and generative architectures—to solve complex business challenges. Your work will span from prototyping conversational assistants that deliver investment insights and guide client decisions, to building analytical AI solutions such as recommender systems, time series models for next-best-action predictions, and optimization algorithms for targeted client engagement. Collaborating closely with scientists and engineers, you’ll help deploy scalable, state-of-the-art AI applications that empower sales and marketing teams and enhance client outcomes. “I am the person Capital Group is looking for.” You have an MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related technical field (PhD preferred). You have 1-3 years (post MS) or 1+ years (post PhD) of relevant work/research experience in developing AI/ML applications. You have a strong foundation in ML algorithms and deep learning architectures (e.g. neural networks, transformers). Proficiency in programming (Python) and familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks for model development. You have hands-on experience with LLMs and Generative AI techniques with a passion for learning advanced AI concepts (e.g. knowledge graphs, fine-tuning techniques, agentic AI frameworks). You are committed to staying current with the latest advancements in the field, applying cutting-edge academic research to solve real-world asset management challenges, and successfully bringing innovative AI solutions into production. You are an excellent communicator and team player with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Requirements

MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related technical field (PhD preferred)
1-3 years (post MS) or 1+ years (post PhD) of relevant work/research experience in developing AI/ML applications.
Strong foundation in ML algorithms and deep learning architectures (e.g. neural networks, transformers).
Proficiency in programming (Python) and familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks for model development.
Hands-on experience with LLMs and Generative AI techniques with a passion for learning advanced AI concepts (e.g. knowledge graphs, fine-tuning techniques, agentic AI frameworks).
Committed to staying current with the latest advancements in the field, applying cutting-edge academic research to solve real-world asset management challenges, and successfully bringing innovative AI solutions into production.
Excellent communicator and team player with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

Drive the development of innovative applications that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI to transform asset management.
Apply foundational AI/ML expertise to build and fine-tune advanced models—including deep learning and generative architectures—to solve complex business challenges.
Prototype conversational assistants that deliver investment insights and guide client decisions
Build analytical AI solutions such as recommender systems, time series models for next-best-action predictions, and optimization algorithms for targeted client engagement.
Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to deploy scalable, state-of-the-art AI applications that empower sales and marketing teams and enhance client outcomes.