Castleton Commodities International (CCI) is a leading global commodities merchant with a diverse range of activities that includes physical trading, logistics, and asset management. We are at the forefront of data management and analytics, which are integral to our investment platform.

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented technical manager to join our Global Data Science team as a key player to lead our Generative AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, deep knowledge of commodities markets, a proven track record of delivering high quality analytical projects, and leadership capabilities to manage and mentor a small team. This role will involve overseeing the development of generative AI tools, leading projects with high commercial impact, collaborating with teams to identify new opportunities, and delivering high-quality datasets that inform trading decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for integrating generative AI technologies into the firm's trading operations.
• Lead a team of analysts and technologists, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure the successful delivery of AI-driven projects.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and robustness of generative AI tools in a production environment.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support data ingestion and processing.
• Manage projects, data cataloging, and metadata for the Generative AI initiative.
• Work closely with traders, analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Communicate complex AI concepts and outcomes to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in generative AI, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in analysis, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading analytical projects.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Pandas, NumPy).
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts and tools (e.g., LLMs, ChatGPT, RAG, Fine-tuning, Foundation Models).
• Personal or professional experience use of generative AI tools to augment or automate work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, creativity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience mentoring and managing a small team.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project deadlines and objectives are met.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Employee Programs & Benefits:

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits

• Employee assistance & wellness programs

• Parental and family leave policies

• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.

• Charitable contribution match program

• Tuition assistance & reimbursement

• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards

• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities

• Competitive paid time off

• Continued learning opportunities

Visit  https://www.cci.com/careers/life-at-cci/# to learn more!

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