Director, Data Science (AI)

About the role

LSEG's Data & Analytics division, which uses classical machine learning and is now building solutions with Generative AI, is looking for a Director, Data Science (AI) to build and scale an organization that delivers real AI products to financial professionals. The role is a leader-of-leaders position, working with Product Managers and Software Engineering leaders to define and iteratively deliver roadmaps. It is a digital-first, hybrid role.

Key responsibilities

• Define, drive agreement on and execute a strategic data science vision
• Hire and develop diverse data science leaders and teams, providing technical oversight and standardized training
• Provide technical mentorship and support while letting the team make key decisions and learn from mistakes
• Work with Product Managers and Software Engineering leaders to define and deliver roadmaps
• Build a collaborative team environment

Required profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years shipping machine learning models, ideally over the full product development lifecycle
• At least 2 years leading data science or machine learning teams indirectly (managing managers)
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence company-wide leadership
• Experience hiring, training and inspiring leaders
• Deep technical depth and the ability to help teams navigate science and architectural trade-offs