Senior Data Scientist

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist Company: IDFC FIRST Bank Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: As a Senior Data Scientist in the Data \& Analytics department, you will be responsible for identifying business needs and translating them into analytical tools and methods that drive strategic decision\-making. You will work across teams to design data structures, implement test strategies, and ensure delivery of data analytics solutions aligned with business objectives. This role demands a strong foundation in data science, emerging technologies, and a proactive approach to innovation and problem\-solving. Key Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities * Identify and scope business requirements and priorities through rigorous analysis and clarification of solutions, initiatives, and programs. * Monitor and integrate emerging technology trends and developments to identify new data products, services, and techniques. * Research, identify, and adopt best\-in\-class techniques in AI/ML modeling. * Apply advanced AI/ML techniques to solve problems related to customer segmentation, risk modelling, campaign targeting, and more. * Perform data cleansing, merging, enrichment, and transformation to prepare high\-quality datasets for modelling. * Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business growth. * Build recommendation engines and propensity models to support cross\-sell and up\-sell strategies * Validate models to ensure accuracy, stability, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. * Present complex model outputs and insights in a clear, business\-friendly manner. * Ensure traceability and version control of datasets, models, and evaluation pipelines. * Develop test strategies and systematic validation procedures to ensure models meet design specifications and performance standards. * Maintain a strong understanding of data structures and fields required for analysis and modelling. * Coordinate with the Data Engineering team to ensure data quality and seamless data flow. * Manage stakeholder expectations by aligning analytics outcomes with organizational objectives * Identify and evaluate digitization and innovation opportunities enabled by advancements in data and analytics. * Develop, select, and apply analytical tools and advanced computational methods to enable systems to learn, adapt, and deliver desired outcomes. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Experience with designing and implementing scalable data structures and analytics solutions. * Familiarity with emerging technologies and data science tools. * Proficiency in test strategy development and performance validation. * Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver data\-driven insights. * Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and business impact. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Development and deployment of analytical tools. * Delivery of business use cases through data analytics solutions. Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

Education * Graduation: B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) or B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) or BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) * Post\-Graduation: M.Sc (Master of Science) or M.Tech (Master of Technology), or MCA (Master of Computer Applications) or MA (Economics/Statistics) Experience * 2 years of experience in data analytics, data science, or related fields. Key Skills: Data Science Salary: Not disclosed