Director Data Science

3 weeks ago

Chennai Tamil Nadu India, Tamil Nadu Crayon Data Full time

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.

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