Principal-Data Science-HO & SUPPORT-CVM CoE - Corporate Centre of Excellence

Job Title: Principal Data Scientist

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About the Role:

Principal Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models and AI solutions.
• Translate complex business problems into data science projects with measurable outcomes.
• Architect scalable data science pipelines and model lifecycle frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Drive innovation in predictive modeling, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI.
• Own the roadmap for data science initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Mentor and guide a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Ensure ethical AI practices, model governance, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI roles.
• Proven track record of delivering production-grade ML solutions at scale.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Scala experience with ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in statistical modeling, supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, and generative models.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data tools (Spark, Hadoop).
• Solid understanding of data engineering principles and MLOps practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with LLMs, reinforcement learning, or causal inference.
• Publications or patents in AI/ML domains.
• Experience with data governance, model explainability, and fairness.