Lead Data Scientist, Finalis

• 5+ years of professional Data Science and Machine Learning experience
• At least 5 years of experience using Python for machine learning
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university
• A growth mindset
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with engineers, user researchers, and product teams
• Experience developing/fine-tuning models via Sagemaker, Bedrock, and/or Vertex AI
• Low ego, collaborative, and open-minded
• Interest in financial products and AI-augmented user experiences
• Experience with AI tools for prototyping/coding

Desirable

• As Lead Data Scientist, you will be the driving force to build a world-class ML and AI insights practice at Finalis
• You will establish methodological rigor for analysis and predictive modeling
• You will also mentor our data science team
• Led by your efforts, the data team will deliver high-impact analytical solutions that drive value throughout the Finalis platform
• Develop models that drive value for users, based on a deep understanding of our customers, our business, and the data within the Finalis platform
• Generate valuable insights that can be leveraged throughout our products
• Ensure data consistency and accuracy across all platforms, helping promote data-driven decision-making throughout Finalis
• Collaborate with product and engineering to establish our MLOps foundation
• Take new models from ideation, to prototyping, to validation, to production
• Inform the C-suite of key platform insights and ensure that we create a self-service data culture where data team members focus on high-value products and modeling
• Mentor junior team members to help them develop and grow