Manager, Data Science, Actimize

So, what’s the role all about? 

We are looking for a Data Science Manager to lead our Global Data Science team. The Manager Data Science will be responsible for driving our Data Science future direction, initiatives and efforts across all locations. The Manager Data Science will be responsible for ensuring that our products are innovative using the latest data science technologies and techniques.

How will you make an impact?   

• Management– You will be responsible for managing, hiring, and training Data Scientists as well as aligning resources as per business needs.
• Communication– You will need to write reports and relay information to employees in person, and management on releases and risks. You will need to work with Project managers to ensure Data Science deliverables are on-time and identify any risk upfront.
• Coding Comprehension– You should be able to read computer coding languages like Java and Python to identify potential problems and find ways to streamline model/software delivery.
• Creative and Innovative Thinking– Find creative and innovative solutions for complex data science, software and business issues and apply these solutions to resolve problems
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and maintain high team morale and efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams to address their needs, motivate them throughout the project, and identify opportunities to add their own support directly when needed.
• Ability to provide oversight and analysis of work estimates and defend and articulate work efforts.

Have you got what it takes?

• 10+ years of Experience developing models
• 10+ years of Experience managing data scientists
• 5+ years of Software Engineering Experience
• Led Data Science teams globally (multiple locations)
• Experience delivering AI Models as part of a software solution
• Experience delivering AI Models as part of Cloud based solution (Private, AWS, Azure)
• Experience with automating the updating and upgrading of models deployed in production
• Experience delivering models that produce results in real-time
• Experience delivering models that can analyze and produce results for millions of transactions daily
• Experience balancing theory with pragmatic problem-solving skills to develop and apply advanced algorithms to real world problems and data
• Good understanding Bayesian Statistics
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud AI/ML Platforms
• Experience and passion for Generative AI, LLM, SLM
• Used open source and commercial AI/ML development platforms (DataRobot, SageMaker, etc.)
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You will have an advantage if you also have:

• Experience with Financial Crime market (Fraud and Anti Money Laundering)
• Past experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Experience using AI to build tests and test plans
• Experience with Snowflake, Graph/Vector Database, MongoDB, Time Series Databases
• Experience with Rules engines and workflow engines
• Knowledge of Social Network Analysis

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

About NICE Actimize:

NICE Actimize is the largest and broadest provider of financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions for regional and global financial institutions, as well as government regulators. Consistently ranked as number one in the space, NICE Actimize experts apply innovative technology to protect institutions and safeguard consumers’ and investors’ assets by identifying financial crime, preventing fraud, and providing regulatory compliance.

Requisition ID: 4123
Reporting into: VP of Engineering
Role Type: Manager