Senior Data Scientist
Crayon
Full Time4+ yearsPosted 3 months ago
Overview
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
4+ years
Job Description
Senior Data Scientist – Chennai (AI/ML & BFSI Focus)
From models to measurable impact — drive real change with AI.
Role Overview
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design, build, and scale AI/ML solutions that power enterprise sales acceleration. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform financial services through data-driven decision-making, risk intelligence, personalization, and predictive modeling.
What makes you right for the role?
- Advanced AI/ML Modeling – Develop and deploy scalable ML algorithms for risk modeling, fraud detection, customer intelligence, and hyper-personalization.
- AI Productization – Translate complex AI research into production-ready solutions driving enterprise adoption.
- Data Strategy – Partner with business stakeholders to identify data opportunities and define AI-driven use cases.
- Thought Leadership – Evangelize AI applications in BFSI through prototypes, presentations, and client workshops.
- Team Leadership – Mentor junior data scientists, drive best practices, and lead innovation sprints with engineering and product teams.
The person you’re for
- Strong academic foundation (Master’s/PhD in ML, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics).
- Proven experience in applying machine learning at scale within BFSI or similar domains.
- Expertise in Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow / PyTorch), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Ability to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions with measurable ROI.
- Passionate about experimentation, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of applied AI.
- Chennai-based with flexibility to travel for client discussions and collaborations.