Data Science Lead, LATAM — Build Credit AI (Remote)

Tilt Finance; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilt is seeking a Data Science Lead to own data science across LATAM markets (Mexico and Brazil). This hands-on leadership role requires building models with the team, setting standards, and guiding technical direction to drive credit decisioning and portfolio valuation.

You will manage a small team across two markets, while staying engaged in modelling work and collaborating with credit leadership to align business objectives with data-driven impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data scientists and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on model building and evaluation with practical ML techniques.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into modelling and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own data science strategy and roadmap for LATAM markets (Mexico and Brazil).
• Lead and mentor a small team of data scientists across markets.
• Establish modelling standards, infrastructure, and delivery practices.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on modelling

Machine learning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Tilt is seeking a Data Science Lead to own data science across LATAM markets (Mexico and Brazil). This hands-on leadership role requires building models with the team, setting standards, and guiding technical direction to drive credit decisioning and portfolio valuation.

You will manage a small team across two markets, while staying engaged in modelling work and collaborating with credit leadership to align business objectives with data-driven impact.