Head - Data Science

Description : Job Title : Head of Data Science Experience : 7+ years Location : Gurgaon Reporting : Top Management (CXO Level) Role Overview : We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of Data Science and AI with at least 6 years of experience to lead our data strategy and analytics initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end technology stack, driving a data-analytics-driven business roadmap that delivers tangible ROI. You will not only guide high-level strategy but also remain hands-on in model design and deployment, ensuring our data capabilities directly empower executive decision-making. If you are passionate about leveraging AI and Data to transform financial services, we invite you to lead our data transformation journey. Key Responsibilities : Strategic Leadership & Roadmap : - End-to-End Tech Stack Ownership : Define, own, and evolve the complete data science and analytics technology stack to ensure scalability and performance. - Business Roadmap & ROI : Develop and execute a data analytics-driven business roadmap, ensuring every initiative is aligned with organizational goals and delivers measurable Return on Investment (ROI). - Executive Decision Support : Create and present high-impact executive decision packs, providing actionable insights that drive key business strategies. Model Design & Deployment (Hands-on) : - Hands-on Development : Lead by example with hands-on involvement in AI modeling, machine learning model design, and algorithm development using Python. - Deployment & Ops : Oversee and execute the deployment of models into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and seamless integration with existing systems. - Leverage expert-level knowledge of Google Cloud Agentic AI, Vertex AI and BigQuery to build advanced predictive models and data pipelines. - Develop business dashboards for various sales channels and drive data driven decision making to improve sales and reduce costs. Governance & Quality : - Data Governance : Establish and enforce robust data governance frameworks, ensuring data accuracy, security, consistency, and compliance across the organization. - Best Practices : Champion best practices in coding, testing, and documentation to build a world-class data engineering culture. Collaboration & Innovation : - Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Business leadership to identify opportunities for AI/ML intervention. - Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, Generative AI, and financial modeling to keep Bajaj Capital at the forefront of innovation. Must-Have Skills & Experience : Experience : - At least 7 years of industry experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. - Proven track record of applying AI and leading data science teams or initiatives that resulted in significant business impact. Technical Proficiency : - Core Languages : Proficiency in Python is mandatory, with strong capabilities in libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch. - Cloud Data Stack : Expert-level command of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Agentic AI, Vertex AI and BigQuery. - AI & Analytics Stack : Deep understanding of the modern AI and Data Analytics stack, including data warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines, and MLOps. - Visualization : PowerBI in combination with custom web/mobile applications. Leadership & Soft Skills : - Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for stakeholders. - Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles. - Experience in creating governance structures and executive-level reporting. Good-to-Have / Plus : - Domain Expertise : Prior experience in the BFSI domain (Wealth Management, Insurance, Mutual Funds, or Fintech). - Certifications : Google Professional Data Engineer or Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer certifications. - Advanced AI : Experience with Generative AI (LLMs), RAG architectures, and real-time analytics. Education : B.Tech / B.E. / MCA / M.Sc or equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science. Description : Job Title : Head of Data Science Experience : 7+ years Location : Gurgaon Reporting : Top Management (CXO Level) Role Overview : We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of Data Science and AI with at least 6 years of experience to lead our data strategy and analytics initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end technology stack, driving a data-analytics-driven business roadmap that delivers tangible ROI. You will not only guide high-level strategy but also remain hands-on in model design and deployment, ensuring our data capabilities directly empower executive decision-making. If you are passionate about leveraging AI and Data to transform financial services,