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Director, Data Science - Mastercard
Data Scientist
Lead a high‑impact Data Science team focused on AI/ML solutions for security, driving model development, deployment, and continuous improvement using Python, SQL, and AWS services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and production deployment of AI/ML models that enhance security solutions across global payment platforms.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions.
- Oversee model lifecycle management, including monitoring, retraining, and performance optimization in an AWS cloud environment.
- Mentor and grow a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of experimentation, rigorous testing, and knowledge sharing.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in data governance, reproducibility, and ethical AI across the organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on AI/ML in security or financial services.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Demonstrated success in leading end‑to‑end model development and deployment at scale.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance in the payments industry.
Skills
machine learningpythonsqlaws