Director of Data Science

Description:

This private equity and investment start-up are focused on streamlining and improving performance by reimagining value creation capabilities. They are utilising cutting-edge AI to generate performance insights on each aspect of the investment lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Set the technical direction, make key architecture decisions, and establish best practices to maintain a cutting-edge tech stack.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and scaling of products, ensuring it meets high standards of quality and performance.
• Play a key role in recruiting top technical talent, building a high-performing engineering team as the company scales.
• Make strategic decisions about in-house development versus leveraging third-party solutions to optimise resources
• Communicate technical concepts and project progress effectively to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment.

Requirements:

• MSc or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields.
• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.