Data Science Manager
Core
Lead the data science function to build and manage credit risk, pricing, and customer value models for SME lending products.
Role type
Senior IC data science manager (credit risk)
Builds
Credit decisioning systems, risk-based pricing engines, and customer lifetime value frameworks for small business lending.
Domain
Fintech / SME lending / Credit risk
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Credit risk modelling, Machine learning, Python, SQL, Statistical model validation, Model lifecycle management, Commercial judgement, Team leadership, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Lending economics (expected loss, NPV, cohort curves), Advanced degree, Experience in fast-paced fintech/scale-up environments
Technologies
Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and hire data scientists; Define the data science roadmap and prioritize high-impact work; Develop and validate credit risk and pricing models; Shape the credit decisioning framework; Ensure model governance and regulatory compliance; Present model insights to senior leadership.
