Director of Data Science

We continuously promote analytical and algorithmic innovation that addresses a wider set of business problems & challenges faced by financial Institutions. 
We are seeking an experienced, innovative & business-savvy Analytics professional to join us and help us build the next big analytical thin
You will lead a team of data scientists and engineers, build and grow the  Labs program, and have an impact on the  products

 

Requirements

dvanced degree (MA/MS.C. or higher) in Computer Science/ Data Science/Statistics/ Engineering/ Economics or any related quantitative field with a focus on data analysis, applied statistics, machine learning/ deep learning 
At least 8 years of practical experience as a researcher with significant business experience 
At least 5 years of experience managing highly qualified Data Scientists/Analytics professionals 
Expertise in a wide range of machine learning/statistical/data analysis and state-of-the-art algorithms & applications 
Experience in working with external data sources, real-time data & processing big data covering both structured and unstructured data 

Practical experience in addressing real-world business problems. (e.g., pricing, product personalization, event detection, etc.) 
Experience building end-to-end analytical solutions in financial services or other relevant industries (e.g., retail, web marketing, cyber, etc.) 
Proficiency in Python and Scala 
Strong technical and technological background with good familiarity with a wide range of ML /AI & Big data tools/solutions/platforms with a particular interest in open-source solutions/tools (e.g., AWS Sagemaker, MLOps tools, etc.) 

Sufficient mathematical background for reading applied academic papers 

Strong verbal & written English communication skills