Executive Director, AI & Data Science

Executive Director, AI & Data Science

About the Company

Dynamic holding company investing in diverse industries

Industry
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Type
Privately Held

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• financial services

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its AI Science team, a pivotal role in leading the design and execution of high-impact AI and data science initiatives. The successful candidate will be a senior technical leader, responsible for driving enterprise-critical projects, setting technical direction, and mentoring a small team of data scientists. Key responsibilities include leading flagship AI/ML projects, acting as a technical authority on advanced AI methods, and ensuring that data science solutions align with the firm's strategic priorities. The role demands a deep technical expertise in machine learning, causal inference, deep learning, and statistical modeling, as well as the ability to influence decision-makers and deliver measurable outcomes at the enterprise level. Applicants must have 10-12+ years' of experience in data science or machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-impact projects, and a Ph.D. in a related quantitative discipline. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python (or R), cloud-based platforms, and modern ML frameworks, and be recognized as a technical thought leader. Experience in mentoring or leading high-performing teams, as well as a background in responsible AI practices, is essential. Preferred experience includes a background in AI/ML or data science publications, contributions to the open-source ecosystem, and familiarity with advanced analytics frameworks. The role is suited to a candidate who is adept at translating complex business challenges into data science solutions and is passionate about driving enterprise innovation through AI and data.

Hiring Manager Title
Managing Director of AI & Data

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Data Management/Analytics