VP, AI Strategy & Governance for Data-Driven Transformation

BBVA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits

Job summary

BBVA in New York is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead design, development, and industrialization of data science and AI solutions that improve client engagement and operational efficiency. The role blends deep analytics with business judgment to deliver scalable, governed data products.

The candidate will translate strategic priorities into measurable data products, collaborate across risk, finance and technology, and drive responsible AI practices with robust documentation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics or ML domains.
• Experience delivering end-to-end analytical or AI solutions in cross-functional environments.
• Hands-on skills with Python, SQL, statistics, ML, experimentation and data visualization.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and MLOps is valued.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a quantitative field.
• Fluency in English; financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Frame high-value business problems and define data science approaches with stakeholders.
• Build, validate and deploy predictive and ML models; contribute to Generative AI use cases.
• Translate data insights into clear, decision-ready narratives for senior leadership.
• Partner with AI, Risk, Compliance and Operations to deliver scalable solutions.
• Establish model documentation, monitoring and governance for responsible AI.
• Support portfolio prioritization with data readiness, ROI and adoption plans.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Machine Learning

Data visualization

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Engineering/Math/Economics

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

SQL tooling

Job description

BBVA in New York is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead design, development, and industrialization of data science and AI solutions that improve client engagement and operational efficiency. The role blends deep analytics with business judgment to deliver scalable, governed data products.

The candidate will translate strategic priorities into measurable data products, collaborate across risk, finance and technology, and drive responsible AI practices with robust documentation