AI/ML Scientist for Newra, Part of Accenture
ARE YOU READY to step into the New Era (NewRA) of AI-driven banking?
At Accenture Newra AI Hub, we are not just building technology, we are redefining how banking operates. As part of our strategic collaboration with Piraeus, Newra is designed to responsibly embed AI at the core of its business, moving beyond experimentation to real-world impact at scale. Built to make a real difference, Newra reflects our belief that AI creates value only when it genuinely improves people’s lives.
You will work on advanced AI solutions that span the full spectrum of the bank -from core banking systems to customer experience- simplifying complexity, automating critical processes and delivering measurable results where they matter most.
Joining Newra means becoming part of a high-performing team of innovators at the beginning of a major reinvention. This is a space for people who approach AI with depth, discipline and purpose. You will collaborate across disciplines, develop future-proof skills, and help turn technology into real-world transformation.
As an AI/ML Scientist, you’ll build practical, scalable AI and ML solutions for a leading bank, from credit risk and fraud detection to customer intelligence, automation, and GenAI-enabled services. You'll work across the full ML lifecycle: data pipelines, model training, evaluation, and production deployment using MLOps best practices, collaborating closely with engineers, product teams, and banking experts, to turn research into measurable impact.
What you'll build
ML models for banking use cases: credit scoring, fraud detection, customer segmentation, personalisation, risk intelligence, and process automation
Deep learning and GenAI components using transformers, embeddings, fine-tuning, and task-specific model adaptation
Scalable data and feature pipelines that support experimentation, model training, validation, and production deployment
Model evaluation frameworks covering accuracy, robustness, explainability, bias, drift, and business value
MLOps workflows that make models reproducible, observable, governed, and continuously improvable
APIs, services, and model integrations that embed ML capabilities into banking products, workflows, and internal platforms
A/B testing and performance benchmarking approaches to validate solution quality and measurable impact
Reusable ML assets, patterns, and best practices shared across AI Hub squads
What we need
B.Sc., M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or equivalent experience
Strong Python with NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras
2–3 years developing, validating, and improving ML models for real-world use cases
Solid grasp of supervised / unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, feature engineering, and predictive modelling
Hands-on with GenAI and LLM techniques: transformers, embeddings, fine-tuning, prompt experimentation, model adaptation
Experience with scalable data pipelines and MLOps for training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and improvement
Familiarity with Azure ML, Azure AI Services, Databricks, Spark, SQL, or NoSQL databases
Understanding of model evaluation, benchmarking, explainability, bias, drift, Responsible AI, and governance
Nice to have:
MLOps tooling: MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow; cloud AI platforms, Databricks / Spark
GPU systems familiarity for training optimisation
Responsible AI: model benchmarking, A/B testing, governance and audit requirements
What's in it for you
Competitive salary and benefits, including but not limited to: life/health insurance, performance based bonuses, monthly vouchers, company car (depending on management level), flexible work arrangements, employee share purchase plan, parental leave and various corporate discounts
Continuous training & development through global platforms & local academy. At Accenture, we believe in bringing the best to our clients through continuous learning & improvement – from basic skills to industry-specific content – available to all our people
Career coaching and mentorship to help you manage your career and develop professionally
Ongoing strength and skill-based evaluation process
Various opportunities to develop your career across a spectrum of clients, industries and projects
Diverse and inclusive culture
Opportunities to get involved in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to doing charity work
Under our Brain Regain initiative, extra relocation benefits may apply
To learn more about Accenture, and how you will be challenged and inspired from Day 1, please visit our website accenture.com/gr-en/.
#LI-Hybrid
Athens
Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.
We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.
At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.
Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com.