Lead Data Science & Analytics - BFSI Domain

Job Description:About the Role:

We are looking for a Data Science & Analytics Lead with 8+ years of experience in the BFSI/NBFC or Life Insurance domain. The person will lead an analytics vertical, manage teams and work closely with senior business and client stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Data Science & Analytics vertical, including team, projects and delivery.

• Develop and oversee machine learning, statistical and predictive models.

• Work on BFSI use cases such as credit risk, underwriting, fraud, collections, customer analytics, churn and cross-sell.

• For Life Insurance, strong understanding of persistency, lapse, underwriting, claims, customer segmentation and propensity models is preferred.

• Translate business problems into practical analytics solutions and drive projects end-to-end.

• Manage and mentor Data Scientists and Analysts.

• Work with senior stakeholders and clients to understand requirements and present analytical insights.

• Identify new analytics opportunities and contribute to the growth of the vertical.

What We Are Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics or Risk Analytics.

• Strong experience in BFSI/NBFC or Life Insurance.

• Deep understanding of Credit Risk - Risk Modelling or Life Insurance analytics.

• Strong hands-on experience in Python, SQL and Machine Learning.

• Experience with models such as Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, GBM, etc.

• Strong understanding of model validation and performance metrics such as Gini, KS, AUC, PSI and Lift.

• Experience in team/vertical management and stakeholder management.

• Strong business understanding and ability to connect analytics with business outcomes.