Data Science Lead, LATAM
Tilt (formerly Empower)Remotely
machine learningleadershipinfrastructurecredit riskdatap&l analysismodelling
Job Description
📋 Description
- Own data science strategy and roadmap for Mexico and Brazil.
- Remain hands-on, building and shipping models with the team.
- Establish modelling standards, infrastructure, and delivery practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small data science team across two markets.
- Partner with credit leadership to translate business objectives into modelling and P&L analysis.
- Bring structure and discipline to how the work runs with clear priorities and delivery.
🎯 Requirements
- Led data scientists previously as a manager or tech lead.
- Still a builder who stays close to modelling work.
- Strong applied machine learning and modelling craft.
- Understanding of credit and underwriting; lending/payments experience is a plus.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and pace in high-growth environments.
- Bias toward delivery and ability to ship after exploration.
🎁 Benefits
- Virtual-first teamwork with global collaboration and WFH office reimbursement.
- Competitive pay and equity.
- Comprehensive health plans with substantial subsidies.
- Direct exposure to leadership and fast-moving ideas.
- Paid global onsites and team gatherings.
- Impactful growth opportunities aligned with contributions.