Head - Data Science

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

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

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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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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.