Reports To: Service Engineering Manager

The Senior Data Scientist leads the design, development, and deployment of complex AI and ML models to solve strategic business problems in the financial sector. This role requires deep expertise in data-science methodologies, advanced technical proficiency, and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable analytical solutions. The Senior Data Scientist also mentors junior team members and communicates insights to executive stakeholders.

Focus: Project leadership, strategic analysis, and advanced model development.

The difference you will make:

• Lead end-to-end data-science projects from conception to deployment.
• Develop and implement advanced machine-learning models and algorithms in banking applications.
• Conduct strategic data analysis to inform business decisions and identify new opportunities.
• Communicate complex technical findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in data-science methodologies and tools.

What you will bring to the role:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or Operations Research; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a Data Scientist leading complex projects.
• Extensive experience in financial-services data and processes.
• Proven track record in AI applications for finance (fraud detection, risk management, customer analytics, etc.).

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Python, Java, Scala, or R and related ML libraries.
• Deep knowledge of ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong statistical and deep-learning foundations.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools (Hugging Face, LangChain).
• Advanced SQL and experience with databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).
• Proficiency in visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big-data tools (Hadoop, Spark).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication with executive and technical audiences.
• Strategic, innovative, and customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Highly disciplined and adaptable to multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal clarity.

Finaira is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.