Principal Data Scientist

Strategic Leadership:Utilise strong commercial acumen to effectively translate the objectives and pain points of business stakeholders into technical requirements.Operate as a strategic advisor to the business on value-drivers and return on investment for AI/ ML initiatives including identification of opportunities, prioritisation and end-to-end implementation)Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for AI/ML initiatives across Lendi Group, and manage a portfolio of initiatives, in alignment with strategic business priorities and OKRsDevelop assessment frameworks for AI/ ML model deployment including measurable return on investment across business and customer interactionsExecutive and Board engagement as required, including preparation of Board papers, business case and investment case papersInnovation and Solution Deployment: Commercial assessment of initiatives and budget management, including use-case assessment and prioritisation, implementation of prioritisation frameworks and governance forumsLead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge AI/ML solutionsConduct vendor assessments to evaluate and recommend solutions, supporting the buy/ build/ acquire decision-making processEnsure best practices in MLOps, model deployment and lifecycle management are followed to maintain high standards of performance, scalability, robustness and reliabilityEnsure appropriate management of data science initiative costs, including vendorsDevelop comprehensive solution design and implementation plans for AI/ ML solutions across the data science lifecycle and project stages including ongoing maintenance and monitoringWork with cross-functional teams to operationalise AI/ ML in business operations and processesCollaboration and Influence: Work closely with Growth, Customer, and Distribution teams to identify key business questions and use-cases that could be appropriately solved with AI/ ML solutions and determine the best solutionCollaborate with other data, technology and product teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly into existing systems and workflowsResearch and Development:Stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ ML technologies and methodologies, integrating relevant innovations into the Lendi Group AI strategy and roadmapDrive innovation by exploring and implementing new AI/ ML techniques and tools to solve complex business problems.Deep engagement with end-users to understand requirements and take a product-led approach to problem solving and solution designMentorship and Team Development:Mentor and provide technical guidance to data scientists and analysts fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Foster a culture of continuous learning and creative problem solving within the data science team.Implement best-practice documentation and data science lifecycle management practices.Stakeholder Engagement:Communicate complex concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders.Present AI/ML strategies and updates to senior management and other key stakeholders.Be able to effectively communicate the value of AI/ ML solutions to business users and brokers