From models to measurable impact — drive real change with AI.
Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 6–8 years in Data Science/ML (preferably in BFSI or other data-rich industries)
Innovators who don’t just build models but drive measurable business impact.
Expertise: Fierce desire to use AI in every aspect of their role, and complement them with human skills in anticipating and meeting client need.
Proactive individuals who drive business, think on feet, who see solutions, not problems
Role Overview
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design, build, and scale AI/ML solutions that power enterprise sales acceleration. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform financial services through data-driven decision-making, risk intelligence, personalization, and predictive modeling.
What makes you right for the role?
Advanced AI/ML Modeling – Develop and deploy scalable ML algorithms for risk modeling, fraud detection, customer intelligence, and hyper-personalization.
AI Productization – Translate complex AI research into production-ready solutions driving enterprise adoption.
Data Strategy – Partner with business stakeholders to identify data opportunities and define AI-driven use cases.
Thought Leadership – Evangelize AI applications in BFSI through prototypes, presentations, and client workshops.
Team Leadership – Mentor junior data scientists, drive best practices, and lead innovation sprints with engineering and product teams.
The person you’re
- Strong academic foundation (Master’s/PhD in ML, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics).
- Proven experience in applying machine learning at scale within BFSI or similar domains.
Expertise in Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Ability to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions with measurable ROI.
Passionate about experimentation, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of applied AI.
- Chennai-based with flexibility to travel for client discussions and collaborations.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years experience in Data Science/ML
- Experience applying machine learning at scale (BFSI or similar)
- BFSI domain experience
- Master's or PhD in ML, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Statistics
- Expertise in Python
- Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience translating business challenges into AI-driven solutions with measurable ROI
- Experience in AI productization and deploying production-ready ML solutions
- Team leadership and mentoring junior data scientists
- Chennai-based with flexibility to travel for client discussions
- Passion for experimentation and innovation
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.
