Datasite · 2 weeks ago
Director, Data Science (Finance)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expDatasite is the global center for facilitating economic value creation for companies. The Director of Data Science will lead the evolution of the data science function, transforming complex business problems into predictive models and overseeing the development of data intelligence products.
FinTechSoftware
Responsibilities
High-Impact Modeling: Directly oversee and contribute to the development of predictive models for revenue forecasting, profitability, and demand planning
Risk Prediction Tools: Architect and deploy tools for predictive financial risk assessment, helping the business identify and mitigate volatility before it occurs
ML/AI Roadmap: Define the vision for how AI/ML will be integrated into our modern data stack (Snowflake/dbt/Power BI) to automate complex decision-making
Experimentation Rigor: Establish the framework for A/B testing and statistical experimentation to validate business strategies and product changes
Abstract Problem Solving: Serve as the primary partner to the C-suite, translating vague business challenges into structured data science projects with clear ROI
Stakeholder Management: Work cross-functionally (Finance, Marketing, Ops) to ensure that predictive insights are not just 'interesting,' but are integrated into the operational workflow
Data Productization: Partner with Data Engineering to ensure models are 'production-ready,' moving them from local scripts to automated, reliable outputs in Power BI
Team Scaling: Act as a 'Player-Coach' to the current Data Science team while identifying the specific skill gaps (e.g., NLP, Deep Learning, MLOps) needed for future hires
Talent Pipeline: Proactively build a network and recruitment strategy for future Data Analytics and Data Science roles to ensure rapid scaling as the function proves its value
Standard Setting: Establish the 'Data Science Playbook'—defining our standards for code quality, model validation, and documentation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Data Science or Advanced Analytics, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity
Proven track record of building and deploying predictive models (Revenue, Risk, or Forecasting) that achieved high business adoption
Deep familiarity with the Snowflake + dbt + Power BI ecosystem is a significant advantage
Proven track record of building and deploying predictive models using Python and SQL that achieved high business adoption
Hands-on experience with ML orchestration tools and automated testing for model performance (e.g., monitoring for Data Drift and Model Decay)
Experience with cloud-based ML platforms (e.g., Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, or Databricks) and how they integrate with data warehouses like Snowflake
Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Economics, etc.)
Preferred
An MBA combined with a technical background is highly valued
Experience hiring, mentoring, or designing a data science function is a significant plus
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
A retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Other employee benefits
Company
Datasite
Datasite is a leading SaaS platform used by enterprises globally to execute complex, strategic projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Rusty Wiley
Chief Executive Officer
James Lehnhoff
Chief Technology Officer
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