Head - Analytics & Data Scientist

About the client :
For one of my Fintech Unicorns

Job Title : Head of Analytics / Data Science

Location : Bengaluru

Job Summary :

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy :

- Define and execute the data science and analytics strategy aligned with business goals.

- Evangelize data-driven culture across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Analytics & Insight :

- Design and oversee execution of advanced analytics projects, including predictive modeling, segmentation, A/B testing, and customer analytics.

- Partner with product, marketing, operations, and finance teams to inform strategic decisions.

Data Science & Machine Learning :

- Guide the design, development, and deployment of scalable machine learning models and algorithms.

Data Infrastructure & Governance :

- Collaborate with engineering to ensure the data architecture supports business intelligence and advanced analytics.

Stakeholder Management :

- Present findings to C-level executives and collaborate closely with key business leaders.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (Ph.D. a plus).

- Proven track record of delivering business impact through data initiatives.

- Deep expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Spark).

- Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) and data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).

- Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and regulatory frameworks.

- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have :

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Budget : 1.25 -1.5 Crore + Stocks