Lead Data Scientist — AI Solutions & Mentorship (Remote)

Bread Financial; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,500 - 218,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Bread Financial is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to generate data-driven insights and advance enterprise AI initiatives. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining AI solutions while guiding the data science team to deliver impactful outcomes.

You will collaborate with business partners to translate needs into scalable models, oversee governance and documentation, and stay at the forefront of AI techniques to improve forecasting and strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or Economics.
• 8+ years experience in building sophisticated models using machine learning, segmentation, time series, and other advanced analytics methodologies.
• Master’s Degree or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or other quantitative fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, deployment, and periodic maintenance of AI solutions.
• Build strong relationships with internal business partners to drive the delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Establishing and executing the framework for engaging enterprise partners to plan new AI solutions.
• Assisting with documentation, compliance, model governance, and maintenance of AI solutions.
• Research advanced modeling and AI techniques to improve predictive modeling and maintain business acumen in relevant industries.
• Training and mentoring to junior Data Scientists. Lead projects as needed or required

Skills

Data Manipulation

Machine Learning

Python

R Statistics

Statistical Analysis

Statistics

Time Series Analysis

Cloud Environment

Conjoint Analysis

Agentic AI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or Economics

Master’s Degree or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or other quantitative fields

Job description

Bread Financial is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to generate data-driven insights and advance enterprise AI initiatives. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining AI solutions while guiding the data science team to deliver impactful outcomes.

You will collaborate with business partners to translate needs into scalable models, oversee governance and documentation, and stay at the forefront of AI techniques to improve forecasting and strategic decision making.