Head of Data Science & AI
Core
Lead a team of ~25 data scientists building probabilistic and statistical ML models for real-time lending decisions and embedding AI across the business.
Role type
Senior IC/Manager hybrid (Head of Data Science & AI)
Builds
Production ML models for credit risk, forecasting, and commercial strategy
Domain
Fintech / SME Lending
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
probabilistic modeling, statistical modeling, real-time decision systems, AI strategy, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, commercial trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
experience leading data science teams, deep technical understanding of ML limitations
Technologies
probabilistic models, statistical models, production ML pipelines
Responsibilities
Set standards for AI adoption and safety, influence resource investment and modeling priorities, shape commercial and product decisions via analytical trade-offs, collaborate with engineering and product teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope