Director - Data Science

Senior Manager Data Science Chennai (AI/ML, GenAI & BFSI Focus) From vision to enterprise impact lead the future of AI innovation. Location: Chennai, India Experience: 1113 years in Data Science/AI/ML (with strong BFSI or other data-rich industry expertise) Were seeking trailblazers who go beyond building models leaders who drive AI strategy, GenAI adoption, agentic automation, and enterprise-scale transformation with measurable business outcomes. Role Overview As a Principal Data Scientist, you will set the direction for AI/ML innovation, embedding Generative AI and Agentic AI systems into BFSI solutions that transform how enterprises operate. Youll collaborate with executive stakeholders, mentor high-performing teams, and translate cutting-edge research into enterprise-ready AI platforms that deliver measurable ROI. What makes you right for the role Strategic AI & GenAI Leadership Define and drive enterprise AI/ML roadmaps, including adoption of LLMs, multi-agent systems, and AI copilots aligned to business priorities. Agentic AI & Automation Architect and deploy agentic workflows for decisioning, customer engagement, fraud detection, and operational intelligence. Advanced Modeling & GenAI Expertise Lead development of scalable ML and GenAI solutions across fraud detection, customer intelligence, risk modeling, hyper-personalization, and intelligent document processing. Productization at Scale Translate AI/GenAI research into robust, production-grade systems, ensuring security, compliance, and business value. Responsible AI & Governance Partner with senior stakeholders to design responsible, explainable AI frameworks ensuring fairness, compliance, and trust. Thought Leadership Represent Crayon in client workshops, industry forums, and innovation showcases, shaping the narrative of applied AI and Agentic in BFSI. Team & Innovation Leadership Mentor senior data scientists, lead cross-functional teams, and champion best practices in MLOps, GenAIOps, and applied AI innovation. The person you are Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics. 1113 years of proven experience applying ML/AI at scale, ideally in BFSI or similar data-rich, regulated industries. Deep expertise in Python, ML/GenAI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, LlamaIndex), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong track record in AI strategy, GenAI adoption, and agentic automation with measurable ROI. A visionary mindset with passion for experimentation, innovation, and building next-gen AI ecosystems. Chennai-based, with flexibility to travel for client and global team collaborations. .