• Job Description

  Req#: R-209907

  Our Purpose

  We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

  Title and Summary

  Director, Data Scientist

  Our Purpose:
  We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships, and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
  Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
  
  Overview:
  Mastercard is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Data Science to joinour team Hub. In this leadership role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of commerce globally. As a key member of the team, you will lead a group of talented data scientists & engineers in developing and implementing innovative data solutions that align with our commitment to an inclusive digital economy.
  
  Our team at Mastercard is at the forefront of research and development, exploring emerging technologies such as Web3, Quantum Computing, Generative AI, Privacy Enhancing Technology, and more. The focus extends beyond geographical boundaries, presenting a variety of technology challenges as we strive to bring cutting-edge payment solutions to global markets.
  
  As the Director of Data Science, you will not only contribute to the technical advancements of our products but also lead and mentor a team to foster innovation, ensuring that our solutions are delivered at scale and meet the diverse needs of our global customer base. If you are passionate about leading in a dynamic environment and want to be a part of defining the future of commerce, we invite you to join Mastercard and contribute to our mission of creating a sustainable world with limitless possibilities for all.
  
  
  Title: Director of Data Science
  
  Responsibilities:
  •Lead and manage a team of data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  •Utilize analytics, statistical software, and database technologies such as Python, SQL, R, Spark, Hadoop, and others to lead the analysis, review, and interpretation of complex data.
  •Employ a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms, ensuring optimal value extraction from the data.
  •Oversee the development and maintenance of production-ready machine-learning models, ensuring their alignment with business objectives.
  •Identify key drivers of patterns and behaviors uncovered in data, providing strategic insights to drive business decision-making.
  •Collaborate with subject-matter experts to explore business problems, design data-driven solutions, and contribute to overall business strategy.
  •Present analysis and interpretation to both technical and non-technical stakeholders for operational and business review and planning.
  •Support short and long-term operational and strategic business activities through insightful data analysis.
  •Develop recommended business solutions through thorough research and analysis of data and business processes, implementing solutions when appropriate.
  
  Skills:
  •Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
  •Strong experience with relational databases and Spark/PySpark.
  •Demonstrated success in developing and overseeing the implementation of machine learning models.
  •Comprehensive data science skill set, including exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model fitting, tuning, evaluation, and comparison.
  •Proficiency with common open source ML libraries, especially with Python or R.
  •Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both clients and business stakeholders, both in writing and verbally.
  
  Qualifications:
  •Degree in Analytics, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field with a significant quantitative aspect.
  
  Nice to Have:
  •Proven experience in at least one data visualization tool for displaying and exploring analytic results, such as Plotly, R Shiny, Matplotlib, or similar.
  •Previous experience within Financial Services.

  Corporate Security Responsibility

  
  All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

  • Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

  
  

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  Transforming the way we live Electronic payments have the ability to create a world with greater opportunities for all. To take us beyond borders, to new markets. Beyond mere moments, to meaningful experiences. That's the power of a World Beyond Cash®. And that's Priceless®.

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