At WEX, Inc., a global leader in financial technology solutions, we are on a mission to revolutionize the industry through artificial intelligence. We invite forward-thinking, creative professionals to join our AI team, where innovation meets real-world application. As part of our team, you will delve into complex challenges and leverage AI to create groundbreaking solutions in financial services. WEX, Inc. offers a platform to expand your skills and make a significant impact. We value ingenuity, collaboration, and the drive to redefine what's possible.
We are looking for an accomplished leader as Director of Data Science who will lead a team of data scientists and will be responsible for developing and managing machine learning models and large language model applications. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge and experience in data science and artificial intelligence, preferably in commercial and small business payments. The successful candidate will be collaborative and a strong communicator with high EQ to work in a matrixed organization. This position will report directly to the VP of AI.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead a team of data scientists and analysts to build machine learning models
Provide thought leadership on artificial intelligence and work together with Technology and Product teams to define, evaluate, and implement potential solutions
Leverage technology and analytical techniques to optimize decisions while considering implications to customer experience
Evaluate external opportunities (i.e. risk data providers, transaction monitoring solutions) to supplement internal capabilities with a firm understanding for tradeoffs in decisions for internal and external solutions
Define data opportunity roadmaps to improve delivery gains against key performance indicators
Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners across WEX
Experience and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree strongly preferred
5+ years of experience leading a data science team
Experience working with software development and understanding of the software development lifecycle
Evidence of working across analytics and engineering organizations to deliver on collaborative project goals
Experience with analytics and data lifecycle management
Ability to think critically in order to analyze problems and develop creative, practical and efficient solutions for a multinational company
Strong communications skills
Strong people leadership and collaboration skills with enterprise-first mindset
Leadership qualities that motivate collaboration with others, guiding the prioritization of initiatives
Understanding of project management methodologies and the tradeoffs between them
Payments industry experience a plus
Key Words
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