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Director, Modeling and Data Science

San Francisco, CA, USFull-time$210k–$245k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead the machine learning and statistical models behind lending and deposit products, including credit risk, fraud, collections, pricing, and marketing.

Role type

Director, Modeling and Data Science

Builds

Accurate, interpretable, and compliant ML models for consumer lending and financial services

Domain

Consumer lending / Financial services

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning, statistical modeling, team leadership, Python, gradient boosting, deep learning, ensemble modeling, model governance, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

LLM and foundation models development, Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Technologies

Python, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end lifecycle of ML models, set modeling roadmap, build and mentor data science team, partner with Risk/Marketing/Compliance, apply advanced ML techniques, shape ML infrastructure, ensure regulatory compliance

Seniority

Director, people management