Hybrid (mix of remote and office work with travel required)
Credit risk modeling expertise
Python and sql proficiency
Team leadership experience
The Head of Data Science role at FNDR Headhunting Pte. Ltd. involves leading data science initiatives within a rapidly scaling financial technology company focused on Southeast Asia. The position requires extensive experience in credit risk modeling and team leadership, as well as strong communication skills to bridge technical insights and business strategies
Job Summary
This role involves leading a centralized team of data scientists to build and deploy credit risk models across the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
The successful candidate will balance 50% management responsibilities with hands-on technical work in model development and validation.
The position offers significant ownership in shaping ML strategy from the ground up while impacting millions of customers in emerging markets.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Head of Data Science role at FNDR Headhunting Pte. Ltd. involves leading data science initiatives within a rapidly scaling financial technology company focused on Southeast Asia. The position requires extensive experience in credit risk modeling and team leadership, as well as strong communication skills to bridge technical insights and business strategies.
Salary
Competitive salary package; Performance-based bonuses; Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Credit risk modeling expertise
Python and SQL proficiency
Team leadership experience
End-to-end model deployment
Stakeholder management skills
Nice-to-have
Southeast Asian market knowledge
Fraud detection experience
Cross-cultural communication
Alternative data usage
Open banking familiarity
Key Requirements
Minimum 10 years of data science experience
3-5 years in team leadership roles
Bachelor's degree in quantitative field (Master's/PhD preferred)
Proven track record in credit scorecard development