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: 11–13 years in Data Science/AI/ML (with strong BFSI or other data-rich industry expertise) We’re 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. You’ll 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 (Master’s/PhD) in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics. 
  

•  11–13 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.