Data Science Manager

GoCardless; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Dedicated support and medical cover

Work Away Scheme

Hybrid Working

Equity participation

Tailored parental leave

Supplementary annual leave

Resumo da oferta

A leading fintech company based in Lisbon is looking for a Data Science Manager to lead a team of Data Scientists, oversee the lifecycle of mission-critical ML models, and shape the data strategy for the Payment Intelligence space. The role requires managing cross-functional collaborations and influencing senior leadership through technical expertise in Python and SQL. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and inclusivity while leveraging AI for payment solutions.

Qualificações

• 2+ years experience managing Data Scientists in complex domains.
• Strong expertise in Python and SQL.
• Experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and mentor a team of Data Scientists.
• Oversee ML models' lifecycle for real-time payment decisions.
• Shape strategic roadmap for the Payment Intelligence space.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration for technical solutions.
• Communicate ML strategy to senior stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Managing Data Scientists

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Strategy

Ferramentas

Google Cloud Platform

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Descrição da oferta de emprego

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking.

GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States.

At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help!

And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply!

The role

Data sits at the core of our mission. We leverage bank account data to deliver high-value, intelligent payment solutions for our customers, from enhancing payment success rates to driving payer fraud prevention.

As a Data Science Manager within our Payment Intelligence team, you’ll partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to turn big ideas into reality. You’ll own the full lifecycle of our algorithms, shaping everything from the initial concept to production‑ready code that powers our global payment network.

At GoCardless, our stack is centered around Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, providing a high‑performance environment for innovation. Our Data Scientists operate at the intersection of Python, SQL, and BigQuery to build and deploy high‑performance models at scale.

What you’ll do

• Manage and mentor a high‑performing team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting their long‑term career development.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of mission‑critical ML models that power real‑time payment decisions.
• Shape the strategic roadmap for the Payment Intelligence space, translating complex data challenges into actionable, high‑impact goals.
• Drive cross‑functional impact by working closely across disciplines to build end‑to‑end technical solutions, from concept to production.
• Influence Senior Leadership by acting as the bridge between technical complexity and business value, communicating ML strategy to senior stakeholders.

What excites you

• Driving cutting‑edge advancements in Data, AI, and Machine Learning within the payments space with a multidisciplinary team.
• Mentoring a high‑performing team and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Solving the complex, real‑time challenges of fraud prevention and payment optimisation at scale.
• Building production‑grade ML models on a streamlined GCP and Vertex AI stack to drive fintech innovation.

What excites us

• 2+ years managing Data Scientists within complex, high‑stakes domains.
• A hands‑on leader comfortable diving into the codebase. You bring strong expertise in Python and SQL to oversee the full lifecycle of a model, from initial prototype to robust production deployment.
• A decisive collaborator who can navigate technical trade‑offs and translate complex ML concepts for cross‑functional stakeholders and leadership.
• Familiarity with complex data environments and model architectures, such as deep learning (experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments is a big plus).

Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid‑point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.

The Good Stuff!

• Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12‑month period.
• Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in‑office days determined by your team.
• Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success.
• Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure.
• Time off: Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days.

Life at GoCardless

We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. As of July 2024, here’s where we stand:

• 45% identify as women
• 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other
• 10% identify as LGBTQIA+
• 9% identify as neurodiverse
• 2% identify as disabled

If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report

Sustainability at GoCardless

We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co‑founders of the Tech Zero coalition, we’re working towards a climate‑positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here.

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