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 .

The person you are

Advanced degree (Master’s / PhD) in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics.

11–13 years of proven experience applying ML / AI at scale, ideally in BFSI or similar data-rich, regulated industries.

Deep expertise in Python, ML / GenAI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, LlamaIndex), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Strong track record in AI strategy, GenAI adoption, and agentic automation with measurable ROI.

A visionary mindset with passion for experimentation, innovation, and building next-gen AI ecosystems.

Chennai-based, with flexibility to travel for client and global team collaborations.