Director of Data Science (100% Remote, Anywhere in USA)
About the position Responsibilities • Recruit, develop, mentor and lead teams of data scientists to innovate automation and machine learning applications. • Design and lead Data Modeling practices and framework, developing and implementing complex models for financial and business decisions. • Own the entire Data Science strategy across GOBankingRates, prioritizing opportunities with the highest impact on company goals. • Continue to evolve and expand the EYE Platform to improve digital ad conversion and performance across company KPIs.• Translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations for business or product improvement, communicating clearly across all levels of the company. • Drive scalable solutions using available AWS infrastructure. • Create and track accuracy and performance metrics, both technical and business-related. • Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation, presenting it to scientists, engineers, and business leaders. • Drive best practices on the team, mentoring junior members and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.• Understand business priorities to leverage Data Science capabilities effectively. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline. • 5+ years of experience leading high-performing teams in advanced quantitative analyses and statistical modeling. • 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP). • Strong background in digital media marketing and developing methodologies to enhance digital advertising metrics.• Proficient in translating data analytics into business enhancements with excellent communication skills. • Experience driving scalable solutions using AWS infrastructure. Nice-to-haves • Growth mindset and passion for staying updated with AI/ML developments. • Experience in refining processes with new data inputs and model improvements. Benefits • 100%Remote • Competitive salary with excellent growth opportunity • Medical, dental, and vision plans with heavy employer contribution • Paid maternity and paternity leave programs • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays • Company funding for outside classes and conferences • Contribution to student loan debt payments after the first year • 401(k) with company matching up to 4% after the first year Apply tot his job Apply tot his job