Director of Data Science

Director of Data Science - San Diego, CA

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Hybrid 3 days / week, Full time M-F 8am-5pm PST

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

National Funding does not consider candidates requiring 1099 or C2C.

Exempt / Salary : $130,000-$230,000 + Bonus

National Funding is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join us as the Director of Data Science . This leadership role will drive the strategic utilization of statistical and machine learning techniques, leading model development initiatives for our Small Lending business.

The successful candidate will manage a team of 4-6 model developers, overseeing the entire modeling life cycle, including development, implementation, use, and monitoring.

Responsibilities : Model Development and Performance :

• Spearhead the creation and optimization of Marketing, Credit, and custom score models, along with associated processes, systems, and ML Ops.
• Formulate and execute Generative AI and LLM strategies across all facets of the company, from Data Science to Operations.

Collaboration and Communication :

Foster effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Credit, Sales, Finance, Tech, and Product, ensuring alignment in strategy, model governance, risk, and technology.

Team Leadership and Management :

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Data Science team, providing guidance, coaching, and project management.
• Drive the creation and execution of custom models, processes, and systems.
• Manage projects of varying complexity, from conceptualization to business requirements, project plans, and successful execution.

Special Projects and Documentation :

Oversee special requests and projects, meticulously documenting processes, and procedures.

Experience :

• Minimum 5-7 years of work experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven expertise in designing, building, and deploying production-quality models using statistical / ML techniques.
• Deep experience in creating, monitoring, and improving custom ML scorecards.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, programming, database management, and ML Ops implementation.
• Background in management, strategic leadership, and / or leadership roles.
• Strong project management experience.

Requirements :

• Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to guide, coach, and build high-value teams.
• Track record of creating and fine-tuning custom scorecards, incorporating continuous improvement processes.
• In-depth working knowledge of Generative AI, LLM, deep neural networks, and deep learning modeling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Keen sense of responsibility and ownership, detail-oriented, with project management and implementation experience.
• Master's Degree in statistics or other quantitative areas of study.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including influencing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
• Critical thinker with an analytical mindset and a process-oriented approach.

Physical Demands :

• Working in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time while viewing multiple computer screen monitors
• Potential lifting of boxes around 5-10lbs

Why National Funding?

• Positive, energetic, passionate, business casual environment with management who commits to your success
• Fantastic benefits package : Our current benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD and AD&D insurance as well as a 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match.

Eligibility for all benefits will start at the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Numerous employee events throughout the year, including our annual traditions such as a Day at the Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar Mud Run, Bring Your Kid to Work Day, Holiday Party, Employee and Family Picnic, sporting events and more.

National Funding is one of the leading providers of short-term loans and equipment leasing for small businesses across the United States.

In both 2013 and 2014, we were ranked by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego and listed on the Inc.

5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. We serve the small business community nationwide by offering a range of financial services and products.

Since 1999, we have been in the forefront of the equipment leasing business, working with businesses in hundreds of communities and industries to expand and upgrade their business equipment.

As we have grown, so too has our product line, and now we are one of the country’s largest private lenders of small business loans.

Our customers call on us to get working capital, merchant cash advances, credit card processing, and of course, equipment leasing.

National Funding is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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