Data Scientist – Chennai (AI/ML & BFSI Focus) From models to measurable impact — drive real change with AI.

Location:
Chennai, India

Experience:
4–5 years in Data Science/ML (preferably in BFSI or other data-rich industries) We’re looking for cutting-edge data scientists who go beyond building models to deliver measurable business impact. We value professionals with a strong passion for applying AI, a proactive mindset, and the ability to anticipate client needs and translate business challenges into practical solutions. Role Overview As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions that drive enterprise sales acceleration and business transformation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems through data-driven decision-making, risk intelligence, personalization, and predictive modeling, with a focus on financial services. What Makes You Right for This Role? Advanced AI/ML Modeling – Develop and optimize machine learning models for risk assessment, fraud detection, customer intelligence, and hyper-personalization. AI Productization – Translate AI/ML concepts and experiments into scalable, production-ready solutions that deliver measurable business value. Data Strategy – Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify data opportunities and develop AI-driven use cases aligned with business objectives.



Innovation & Thought Leadership – Explore emerging AI/ML techniques, build prototypes, and contribute to client presentations and technical discussions. Cross-functional Collaboration – Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver AI solutions, share knowledge, and contribute to best practices. The Person We’re Looking For
• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and applied AI, preferably in BFSI or similar data-rich industries.
• Strong academic foundation in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models at scale.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ability to translate business challenges into practical AI/ML solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset, passion for experimentation, and eagerness to explore emerging AI technologies.
• Based in Chennai, with flexibility to travel for client discussions and collaborations. If you’re passionate about building AI solutions that solve real-world business problems and create measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you

📌 Data Scientist (Chennai)
🏢 Crayon Data
📍 Chennai