TWG Global ยท 2 weeks ago
Executive Director, AI Data Scientist
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $390K/yr
10+ years expTWG Global drives innovation and business transformation across various industries by leveraging data and AI. The Executive Director on the AI Science team will lead high-impact AI and data science initiatives, collaborating with management to enhance productivity and enable data-driven decisions.
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Responsibilities
Lead execution of flagship AI/ML projects that drive measurable value in financial services and adjacent sectors
Act as senior technical authority on advanced AI methods (generative AI, causal inference, LLM-based analytics, RAG, simulation)
Translate complex business challenges into enterprise-level data science solutions with tangible ROI
Mentor and guide a small team of data scientists, fostering technical excellence, rigor, and responsible AI adoption
Partner with business leaders, MDs, and executive committees to ensure AI initiatives align with firm-wide priorities
Represent TWG Global in external technical forums and partnerships with universities, regulators, and technology leaders
Define standards for experimentation, reproducibility, and governance of AI solutions
Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI/ML, advising on adoption and firm-wide capability building
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of experience in data science or machine learning, with proven delivery of enterprise-impact projects
Strong expertise in advanced machine learning, causal inference, deep learning, and statistical modelling
Demonstrated success leading end-to-end projects and influencing senior stakeholders
Hands-on technical depth in Python (or R), cloud-based platforms, and modern ML frameworks
Experience mentoring or leading small, high-performing teams
Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Preferred
Experience working with Palantir platforms (Foundry, AIP, Ontology) to develop, analyze, and operationalize data-driven insights within enterprise-scale environments
Experience establishing standards for reproducibility, experimentation, and responsible AI
Familiarity with vector databases, knowledge graphs, and LLM application frameworks for advanced analytics
Cloud or AI/ML certifications (e.g., AWS ML Specialty, Google Cloud ML Engineer, Azure AI Engineer) are a plus
Benefits
A discretionary bonus will be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Company
TWG Global
TWG Global is a unique holding company, strategically investing in and operating businesses across Investment Management, Securities, AI & Technology, Finance & Corporate Lending, Merchant Banking & Private Investments, and Sports, Media & Entertainment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase