Head of Data Science

In this hands-on leadership position, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive data strategy that drives business growth and enhances climate risk prediction capabilities. You will provide strategic direction to a talented team of data scientists and data visualization experts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will also act as a key partner to various departments, translating complex data insights into actionable strategies that propel the group forward.

Your Impact

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and champion a data science strategy aligned with the group’s' overall business goals.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the data science team, ensuring strong alignment with company objectives (+3 years of experience leading Data teams required).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Science, Tech, Product, Sales) to embed data insights into core decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the company to foster a data-driven culture and champion the value of AI and data science.

Team Management

• Lead the recruitment, mentoring, and professional development of a high-performing data science team and data visualization experts.

• Cultivate a collaborative and innovative team environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.

Data Governance and Compliance

• Establish and enforce data governance and quality assurance policies to ensure data integrity and security.

Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and address data-related challenges and opportunities related to climate risk prediction.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to company leadership, providing data-driven insights that contribute to the group’s growth and competitive edge.

Data Science

• Work closely with the data science team to develop and implement advanced analytics models, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence solutions in the climate risk domain.

Requirements

• +3 years of proven experience leading and managing a data science team.

• +4 years of hands-on data experience in commercial industries.

• Previous experience working in high-paced scale-up or start-up environments.

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing data-driven solutions with a focus on climate risk prediction.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science (Python, R, etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) a plus.