Data Scientist - Specialist
PuneFull-time7–13 yrsPosted 1 week ago
Senior data science role at Equifax - India in Pune. Needs 7+ years.
About the role
The Data Scientist - Specialist at Equifax leads the Model Risk Management team in validating statistical and advanced AI models. This strategic role combines hands-on technical oversight, team mentorship, and advisory duties regarding risk governance and regulatory compliance. Candidates require 7+ years of quantitative experience, proven leadership skills, and expertise in emerging technologies like generative and agentic AI.
What you'll do
- Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of model validators, ensuring their professional growth and development
- Oversee the execution of multiple complex validation projects simultaneously, from test design to final delivery and communication
- Foster a culture of critical thinking, continuous improvement, and effective risk management within the team
- Collaborate with global partners to supervise validation projects, ensuring a consistent and technically sound approach to AI/Model Risk Management across non-direct…
- Perform and lead independent, hands-on model validations, including deep-dive analysis of model design, performance, and implementation
What you need
- Machine learning
- SQL
- Python
- LLMs
- SAS
- AWS
Good to have
- Credit risk
- R
- Spark
- GCP
- Linux
- Performance testing