Head of Data Science at Universo
Universo is a financial institution leader in the issuance market in Portugal with over 1 million customers. Our goal is to disrupt the banking industry by innovating in consumer finance.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our work and decisions.
We're looking for a Head of Data Science to lead our Data Science team and drive scientifically grounded intelligence across areas such as recommender systems, risk modeling, and pricing. This team will be key in implementing AI solutions throughout the organization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Leading and mentoring our data scientists, providing necessary tools and tracking development plans
2. Identifying business value opportunities by leveraging understanding of Universo and our customers
3. Driving Data Science innovation, taking ownership of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions
4. Collaborating closely with Universo teams to discover new ways to enhance products and integrate ML models into systems
5. Proactively managing assumptions, taking calculated risks, and anticipating potential issues
6. Ensuring operational excellence by measuring efficiency, AI regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness
7. Enhancing the external presence of the Data Science team to attract new talent
Requirements include:
1. 5+ years of experience in data science, with at least 3+ in managerial roles
2. Strong leadership skills to build, manage, and inspire a team
3. Solid grounding in machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics
4. Comfortable working with Python, SQL, and cloud platforms
5. Deep expertise in large-scale machine learning system architecture
6. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and break down complex problems into actionable steps
7. Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
8. Excellent business understanding to drive informed engineering decisions
This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to become a pivotal part of our dynamic company.