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Lead AI Scientist, Manager - MoneyLion

MoneyLionMYS - Kuala LumpurProduct & Portfolio
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Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Lead AI Scientist, Manager role at MoneyLion is an opportunity based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offering remote work flexibility within the Product and Portfolio department. This position suits an experienced technical leader who enjoys guiding applied machine learning teams to deliver scalable solutions that drive measurable business growth.

Role Overview

MoneyLion is seeking a Manager for Machine Learning and AI to combine people leadership, technical direction, and cross-functional execution. The professional in this position will take charge of bringing advanced artificial intelligence initiatives from early exploration into full production. The job involves shaping team roadmaps, directing technical choices, and collaborating closely with engineering, data, and product teams to build reliable systems that create real value for consumers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coach a high-performing team focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning, fostering ownership and continuous learning.
Define the technical direction of AI initiatives to align directly with business priorities and overarching product goals.
Collaborate with product, data, engineering, and platform groups to translate ambiguous business challenges into actionable AI solutions.
Manage project lifecycles from initial experimentation and development to production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing iteration.
Establish and maintain rigorous standards for model evaluation, experimentation, reliability, governance, and maintainability.
Guide the design of scalable machine learning workflows and architectures to enhance long-term delivery speed.
Research and oversee the practical implementation of modern methods, including large language model architectures, where appropriate.
Communicate technical concepts, risks, and strategic opportunities clearly to diverse groups of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven background in leading machine learning or artificial intelligence initiatives from conception through to production environments.
Hands-on background in managing, mentoring, and developing technical personnel.
Solid foundation in machine learning principles, statistical thinking, software engineering, and experimentation.
Strong practical programming skills using Python and SQL.
Experience with operating, deploying, and developing machine learning systems in live production settings.
Familiarity with modern MLOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms and production infrastructure.
Strong communication, prioritization, and collaboration abilities to bridge technical and non-technical departments.

Nice to Have

Exposure to natural language processing, recommendation engines, search systems, or modern generative AI and LLM application patterns.
Experience in elevating engineering standards, governance, and reusable internal capabilities across multiple AI projects.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
LLMs
MLOps
Cloud Platforms
Machine Learning Frameworks
CI/CD & Model Monitoring

About the Company

MoneyLion operates as part of Gen, a global enterprise dedicated to powering digital freedom through trusted consumer brands like Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and MoneyLion. Gen delivers award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, digital safety, and financial wellness tools to nearly 500 million users across more than 150 countries. The organization values smart, fearless talent that views artificial intelligence as a collaborative teammate to move faster and deliver impactful results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application and learn more about the hiring process.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLLLMMLOps

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with remote working options available.

What department does this role belong to?

The role sits within the Product and Portfolio department at MoneyLion.

What programming languages are required?

Strong hands-on familiarity and programming knowledge in Python and SQL are required for the role.

What is the interview process like?

The hiring process includes a screening call, a take-home assessment, a hiring manager interview, and a stakeholder chat.

Are there any preferred or nice-to-have skills?

Exposure to natural language processing, search algorithms, recommendation systems, or modern generative AI and LLM application patterns is considered a plus.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official MoneyLion careers page.

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