Head of Data Science - Compliance AI & Risk

Socure; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Socure is seeking a highly driven Head of Data Science to lead AI-powered compliance products, including KYC, international KYC, AML, and watchlist screening. You will guide data strategy, build scalable models, and partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, and GTM to deliver measurable outcomes.

You will oversee teams delivering accurate, explainable models, ensure governance, and drive continuous improvement in high-stakes environments. Strong communication with executives is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in CS, stats, math, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years data science and ML experience with production systems.
• Experience in compliance/KYC/AML or risk modeling in financial services or fintech.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing data science teams.

Responsibilities

• Define data science strategy and roadmap for Compliance Products.
• Lead, grow, and develop data science teams; ensure technical quality and speed.
• Advance ML and decisioning across KYC, AML, and risk models.
• Own end-to-end model lifecycle: data strategy, features, deployment, monitoring.

Skills

Data science leadership

Python

PyTorch

Apache Spark

KYC/AML domain knowledge

Machine learning

Communication to executives

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science/Statistics/Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

Apache Spark

Job description

Socure is seeking a highly driven Head of Data Science to lead AI-powered compliance products, including KYC, international KYC, AML, and watchlist screening. You will guide data strategy, build scalable models, and partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, and GTM to deliver measurable outcomes.

You will oversee teams delivering accurate, explainable models, ensure governance, and drive continuous improvement in high-stakes environments. Strong communication with executives is essential.