AI Specialist

We are seeking a AI Specialist for our Istanbul-based company operating in the oil and gas sector.

About The Company

We are an AI-driven startup revolutionizing oil and gas trading and hedging through cutting-edge machine learning, data analytics, and financial modeling. We seek an experienced AI Specialist to design, implement, and optimize AI-powered trading models and risk management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement AI algorithms/models for trading, forecasting, and risk management in oil and gas markets.
• Create predictive models for price movements, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical risk assessment.
• Design and maintain hedging strategies using derivatives and financial instruments.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and ensure data quality
• Analyze large-scale market data from multiple sources (e.g., market feeds, economic reports).
• Collaborate with traders, data engineers, and financial analysts to integrate AI models into trading systems.
• Conduct backtesting, scenario analysis, and performance evaluation of models.
• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies, trading models, and market regulations.

Qualifications:

• BSc, Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development.
• Proven experience with AI applications in financial trading, commodities, or energy markets.
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and statistical modeling.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or C++.
• Familiarity with financial market structures, derivatives, and quantitative finance.
• Experience with time-series analysis, reinforcement learning, and optimization techniques.
• Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable trading strategies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in commodity trading, especially oil and gas.
• Knowledge of energy market regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience in deploying AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants, or personalized AI solutions.
• Background in digital transformation, AI-driven content creation, or AI-enhanced customer experience.
• Expreince with LSTM and XGBoost Models.