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Director, Data Scientist

USAFull-time$189k–$362k2026-09-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists delivering advanced analytical solutions, acting as an advanced analytics thought leader and advisor to shape strategies that improve competitiveness.

Role type

Director, Data Science (Management)

Builds

Scalable, automated business insights using machine learning, simulation, and optimization

Domain

Financial services / Advanced Analytics

Required skills

Predictive modeling, model governance, machine learning, large-scale data analysis, team leadership, strategy planning, budgeting, risk management, compliance, stakeholder management, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Consulting experience, business acumen, emerging technology research, innovation promotion

Technologies

Hadoop, Spark, Python, SQL, R, Phoenix, Machine Learning

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists; identify, scope, and manage complex analytical initiatives with business stakeholders; influence business, data, and technology leaders to invest in advanced analytical capabilities; drive scalable, automated business insights; ensure modeling solutions follow industry standards and regulatory expectations; partner with enterprise analytics and IT teams; identify resourcing needs; build and oversee the team through recruiting, development, and performance management; manage the team's project portfolio; oversee the team's model inventory and maintain compliance with model risk management policies.

Seniority

Director, management level