Risk Modeling Services - AI Data Scientist Director

PwC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in San Francisco is seeking a Risk Modeling Services - AI Data Scientist Director to lead AI-enabled modeling solutions for the Assurance practice. You will set strategic direction, guide executive-level client relationships, and steer teams through ideation to delivery.

The role oversees multiple workstreams on software and product innovation, combines machine learning with business insight, and requires mentoring across projects, strong governance, and the ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 9 years of experience in risk/data science
• Experience leading AI data science engagements and client discussions
• Ability to translate complex technical ideas into business recommendations

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for AI-driven risk modeling and technology delivery engagements
• Leading client discussions to identify business needs and translate them into data science solutions
• Developing and overseeing machine learning models, predictive analytics methods, and model governance practices
• Guiding end-to-end delivery of data science solutions across design, build, testing, and deployment phases
• Evaluating data sources, feature engineering approaches, and model performance to improve accuracy and reliability
• Driving innovation in AI, automation, and digital tooling to advance client service delivery
• Collaborating across technology, risk, and business teams to align solution design with delivery objectives
• Coaching teams on technical problem solving, project planning, and release management activities
• Applying AI fluency, analytical thinking, and software development knowledge to complex delivery challenges
• Identifying market opportunities and shaping offerings that support growth across risk modeling services

Skills

AI data science

Risk modeling

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring teams

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

ML frameworks

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Risk Modeling Services - AI Data Scientist Director you will lead the development and delivery of AI-enabled modeling solutions that support client needs within our Assurance practice. As a Director you will set strategic direction, shape client relationships at the executive level, and guide teams as they develop new ideas, translate vision into action, and identify opportunities that can advance the firm's business goals. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple workstreams focused on software and product innovation, collaborate across technology delivery teams, and help build solutions that combine machine learning, data science, and practical business insight.

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for AI-driven risk modeling and technology delivery engagements
• Leading client discussions to identify business needs and translate them into data science solutions
• Developing and overseeing machine learning models, predictive analytics methods, and model governance practices
• Guiding end-to-end delivery of data science solutions across design, build, testing, and deployment phases
• Evaluating data sources, feature engineering approaches, and model performance to improve accuracy and reliability
• Driving innovation in AI, automation, and digital tooling to advance client service delivery
• Collaborating across technology, risk, and business teams to align solution design with delivery objectives
• Coaching teams on technical problem solving, project planning, and release management activities
• Applying AI fluency, analytical thinking, and software development knowledge to complex delivery challenges
• Identifying market opportunities and shaping offerings that support growth across risk modeling services

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Driving AI data science initiatives for risk modeling engagements
• Leading strategic client conversations on AI-enabled risk solutions
• Developing thought leadership in applied machine learning
• Translating complex technical ideas into business recommendations
• Mentoring teams across multiple projects and delivery streams
• Adhering to professional standards, code of conduct, independence

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $348,500. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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