Senior Data Scientist
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Overview
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
4+ years
Job Description
Senior Data Scientist – Chennai (AI/ML & BFSI Focus)\n\nFrom models to measurable impact — drive real change with AI.\n\nWhat makes you right for the role?\n\nAdvanced AI/ML Modeling – Develop and deploy scalable ML algorithms for risk modeling, fraud detection, customer intelligence, and hyper-personalization.\n\nAI Productization – Translate complex AI research into production-ready solutions driving enterprise adoption.\n\nData Strategy – Partner with business stakeholders to identify data opportunities and define AI-driven use cases.\n\nThought Leadership – Evangelize AI applications in BFSI through prototypes, presentations, and client workshops.\n\nTeam Leadership – Mentor junior data scientists, drive best practices, and lead innovation sprints with engineering and product teams.\n\nRole Overview\n\nAs 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.\n\nWhat makes you right for the role?\n\nAdvanced AI/ML Modeling – Develop and deploy scalable ML algorithms for risk modeling, fraud detection, customer intelligence, and hyper-personalization.\nAI Productization – Translate complex AI research into production-ready solutions driving enterprise adoption.\nData Strategy – Partner with business stakeholders to identify data opportunities and define AI-driven use cases.\nThought Leadership – Evangelize AI applications in BFSI through prototypes, presentations, and client workshops.\nTeam Leadership – Mentor junior data scientists, drive best practices, and lead innovation sprints with engineering and product teams.\n\nThe person you’re?\n\nStrong academic foundation (Master’s/PhD in ML, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics).\n\nProven 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).\n\nAbility to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions with measurable ROI.\nPassionate about experimentation, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of applied AI.\nM Chennai-based with flexibility to travel for client discussions and collaborations.