We've partnered with a Fintech client who are looking for avisionary Principal Machine Learning Scientistto lead innovation across their AI and Data Science initiatives.This is ahigh-impact, strategic rolewhere you'll shape AI vision, mentor top talent, and drive cutting-edge solutions that transform how to deliver value to clients and the business.About YouYou are an inspiring and strategic leader who:Thinks Big: You align data science initiatives with business objectives and drive transformative change.Collaborates Deeply: You communicate complex ideas clearly across cross-functional teams.Innovates Boldly: You explore emerging technologies to solve challenging problems.Acts with Purpose: You think beyond models—focusing on real-world business impact.Leads with Care: You mentor teams, fostering growth, innovation, and excellence.What You'll DoLead and mentor a world-class Data Science team, fostering innovation through experimentation and rapid prototyping.Develop and execute a data science strategy aligned with business and product goals.Design, build, and deploy advanced ML/AI models (including LLMs and generative AI).Partner with Product, Engineering, and other teams to identify and deliver data-driven opportunities.Ensure data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.Stay ahead of AI and ML trends—bringing the latest ideas to life at FinTrU.What You'll Bring10+ years of experience in Data Science/AI, including 5+ years in leadership roles.Proficiency in Python, SQL, and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn .Proven ability to lead ML/AI initiatives from concept to deployment, ideally in regulated industries .Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for technical and non-technical audiences.Deep understanding of transformers, LLMs, and generative AI .Desired QualificationsExperience working with Financial Institutions and unstructured data sources.Hands-on experience with cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).Passion for ethical and responsible AI practices.Familiarity with Agentic AI or autonomous systems.Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.