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Datasite · 23 hours ago

Director, Data Science (Finance)

Datasite is a leading global center for facilitating economic value creation for companies. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead the evolution of their intelligence layer by transforming complex business problems into predictive models and experimentation frameworks.

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Responsibilities

Intelligence & Model Development (The Engine)
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
Strategic Leadership & Ambiguity Management (The Bridge)
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
Department Building & Talent Pipeline (The Growth)
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

Python Data Science stackPredictive modelingMLOps & DeploymentStatistical analysisDeep learning frameworksTime-series forecastingCloud-based ML platformsModern Data StackEntrepreneurial SpiritFinance AcumenTeam buildingCommunicationMentoring

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
Modern Stack Experience: 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
Toolkit Expertise: Hands-on experience with ML orchestration tools and automated testing for model performance (e.g., monitoring for Data Drift and Model Decay)
Cloud Infrastructure: 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

Foundational Builder Experience: Experience hiring, mentoring, or designing a data science function is a significant plus
An MBA combined with a technical background is highly valued

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
A retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Other employee benefits

Company

Datasite

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Datasite is a leading SaaS platform used by enterprises globally to execute complex, strategic projects.

H1B Sponsorship

Datasite has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2020-10-19Acquired

Leadership Team

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Rusty Wiley
Chief Executive Officer
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James Lehnhoff
Chief Technology Officer
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