Vice President - Data Science - FinTech

We are looking for a Data Science Leader to manage the Lending Analytics and Data Science teams in a fastest growing Indian Lending FinTech Market Leader.

Requirements:

1. At least 12 years of experience in data sciences, with at least 5 years in a "Lending FinTech"

2. Experience working in Credit Risk Analytics and Data science function of a Lending Fintech or Bank is a must

Responsibilities :

- You will influence business decisions with data-driven analytics by working with key stakeholders in business, credit, risk, and collections functions.

- You will lead a team of data scientists and be instilling modern data science practices including automation of standardized analytics/reporting and driving adoption of DevOps and MLOps technologies.

- Design and implement machine learning models for several use cases across the customer funnel, portfolio performance, collections, and new Data Products.

- You will collaborate with product and technology functions to deliver data science-driven technology interventions to bring in more efficiencies in customer conversion, retention, and risk management.

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the CEO, Chief Business Officer, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and the Board of the company, to ensure successful collaboration and alignment of objectives.

- Present findings to business leaders internally and to partners and propose creative solutions to existing business challenges.

- You will continuously evaluate and improve our data science processes and practices.

- Lead, mentored and grow data science teams focused on developing production-grade services and capabilities.

- You will foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.