- Senior Data Scientist – Chennai (AI/ML & BFSI Focus)
- From models to measurable impact — drive real change with AI.
- Location: Chennai, India
- Experience:6–8 years in Data Science/ML (preferably in BFSI or other data-rich industries)
- Innovators whodon’t just build models but drive measurable business impact.
- Expertise: Fierce desire to use AI in every aspect of their role, and complement them with human skills in anticipating and meeting client need.
- Proactive individuals who drive business, think on feet, who see solutions, not problems
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
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.
Job description provided by Crayon Data.
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