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Head of Data Science - Identity & Compliance

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the Data Science function to build and scale AI-powered identity and compliance solutions, including KYC, Identity Graph, and agent-driven decisioning systems.

Role type

Senior IC/Lead Data Scientist (Identity & Compliance)

Builds

Production-grade AI systems for identity verification, fraud detection, sanctions screening, and automated compliance workflows.

Domain

Fintech / Digital Identity / Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning, Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Entity Resolution, Large-scale data systems, Agent-based AI design, Python, PyTorch, Apache Spark

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS/PhD), Experience in KYC/AML, Customer-facing technical leadership, Public speaking

Technologies

PyTorch, Apache Spark, Graph ML frameworks

Responsibilities

Define technical vision and execution strategy for identity at scale; Architect and deploy advanced ML systems for verification and risk modeling; Lead the design of agent-based AI systems for automated decisioning; Own the end-to-end model lifecycle; Partner with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams; Represent the organization as a thought leader in identity and applied AI.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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