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Head of Data Science, Compliance Products

Hub - San FranciscoFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead data science strategy and execution for AI-powered compliance products including KYC, AML, and identity verification to help customers verify identities and meet regulatory needs.

Role type

Senior IC data science leader (Head of Data Science)

Builds

Production-ready AI models and workflows for identity verification, risk assessment, and compliance screening

Domain

Financial services / Fintech / Compliance / Identity Trust

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data science strategy, team leadership, machine learning, entity matching, statistical modeling, Python, PyTorch, Apache Spark, model evaluation, explainability, regulated environment deployment

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS/PhD), experience in financial services compliance, customer-facing technical discussions, public speaking

Technologies

Python, PyTorch, Apache Spark

Responsibilities

Define data science roadmap, lead and develop high-performing teams, advance ML across KYC/AML, improve deceased detection and watchlist screening, establish rigorous evaluation practices, own end-to-end model lifecycle, partner with cross-functional teams, serve as senior technical partner to customers and executives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities