Data Scientist

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
Develop and deploy machine learning and AI solutions for risk assessment, fraud detection, customer intelligence, personalization, and predictive modeling, particularly in financial services. Translate experiments into scalable production systems, identify data-driven business opportunities, collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders, prototype emerging techniques, and communicate solutions to clients. The role requires strong analytical, technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Data Scientist – Chennai (AI/ML & BFSI Focus)

From models to measurable impact — drive real change with AI.

Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 4–5 years in Data Science/ML (preferably in BFSI or other data-rich industries)

We’re looking for innovative data scientists who go beyond building models to deliver measurable business impact. We value professionals with a strong passion for applying AI, a proactive mindset, and the ability to anticipate client needs and translate business challenges into practical solutions.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions that drive enterprise sales acceleration and business transformation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems through data-driven decision-making, risk intelligence, personalization, and predictive modeling, with a focus on financial services.

What Makes You Right for This Role?

Advanced AI/ML Modeling – Develop and optimize machine learning models for risk assessment, fraud detection, customer intelligence, and hyper-personalization.

AI Productization – Translate AI/ML concepts and experiments into scalable, production-ready solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Data Strategy – Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify data opportunities and develop AI-driven use cases aligned with business objectives.

Innovation & Thought Leadership – Explore emerging AI/ML techniques, build prototypes, and contribute to client presentations and technical discussions.

Cross-functional Collaboration – Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver AI solutions, share knowledge, and contribute to best practices.

The Person We’re Looking For
  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and applied AI, preferably in BFSI or similar data-rich industries.

  • Strong academic foundation in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

  • Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

  • Experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models at scale.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

  • Ability to translate business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions with measurable outcomes.

  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • A proactive mindset, passion for experimentation, and eagerness to explore emerging AI technologies.

  • Based in Chennai, with flexibility to travel for client discussions and collaborations.

If you’re passionate about building AI solutions that solve real-world business problems and create measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you!



Skills Required

  • 4-5 years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and applied AI
  • Experience preferably in BFSI or another data-rich industry
  • Strong academic foundation in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
  • Master's degree
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models at scale
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Ability to translate business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions with measurable outcomes
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive mindset, passion for experimentation, and eagerness to explore emerging AI technologies
  • Based in Chennai
  • Flexibility to travel for client discussions and collaborations
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The Company
HQ: Singapore
224 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Crayon Data is a leading provider of AI-led revenue acceleration solutions, headquartered in Singapore with a local presence in India and the UAE. The company was founded in 2012 with the vision of simplifying the world’s choices. Our flagship platform, maya.ai, helps enterprises across the Banking, Fintech, and Travel industries create and capture sustainable revenue streams by unlocking the value of data. maya.ai's capability is driven by four “as a Service” components - Data, Recommendation, Customer Experience, and Marketplace - that work individually and together to create tangible results. Crayon Data recently won the E50 awards organized by KPMG and the Business Times in Singapore. Crayon was featured in HFS Hot Vendors Compendium in 2021. They were also among the top 15 finalists at Emerging Enterprise Awards 2019, Singapore.

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