Director Data Science

Director Data Science – (AI / ML, GenAI & BFSI Focus)

From vision to enterprise impact — lead the future of AI innovation.

Location : Chennai, India

Experience : 13–15 years in Data Science / AI / ML (with strong BFSI or other data-rich industry expertise) We’re seeking trailblazers who go beyond building models — leaders who drive AI strategy, GenAI adoption, agentic automation, and enterprise-scale transformation with measurable business outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Principal Data Scientist, you will set the direction for AI / ML innovation, embedding Generative AI and Agentic AI systems into BFSI solutions that transform how enterprises operate. You’ll collaborate with executive stakeholders, mentor high-performing teams, and translate cutting-edge research into enterprise-ready AI platforms that deliver measurable ROI.

What makes you right for the role?

• Strategic AI & GenAI Leadership – Define and drive enterprise AI / ML roadmaps, including adoption of LLMs, multi-agent systems, and AI copilots aligned to business priorities.
• Agentic AI & Automation – Architect and deploy agentic workflows for decisioning, customer engagement, fraud detection, and operational intelligence.
• Advanced Modeling & GenAI Expertise – Lead development of scalable ML and GenAI solutions across fraud detection, customer intelligence, risk modeling, hyper-personalization, and intelligent document processing.
• Productization at Scale – Translate AI / GenAI research into robust, production-grade systems , ensuring security, compliance, and business value.
• Responsible AI & Governance – Partner with senior stakeholders to design responsible, explainable AI frameworks ensuring fairness, compliance, and trust.
• Thought Leadership – Represent Crayon in client workshops, industry forums, and innovation showcases, shaping the narrative of applied AI and Agentic in BFSI.
• Team & Innovation Leadership – Mentor senior data scientists, lead cross-functional teams, and champion best practices in MLOps, GenAIOps, and applied AI innovation .

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