Principal Data Scientist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal Data Scientist (Fintech): Leading the design and deployment of advanced machine learning and AI solutions for regulated financial environments with an accent on agentic workflows and generative AI systems. Focus on architecting LLM-based systems and ensuring compliance with strict financial regulations and governance standards.

Location: Onsite in Madrid, Spain

Company

hirify.global provides digital banking products and services to over 1,500 banks and finance providers across 80 countries to help them operationalise digital transformation strategies.

What you will do

• Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models for financial applications.
• Architect and implement agentic workflows for autonomous decision-making systems.
• Design and scale Generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements and regulatory constraints into technical solutions.
• Ensure all models and systems comply with financial regulations and governance standards.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists and engineers.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Machine Learning.
• Hands-on experience with agentic systems and autonomous workflows.
• Proven experience with Generative AI and LLMs.
• Experience working in regulated financial environments (e.g., banking, fintech).
• Proficiency in Python.

Nice to have

• Experience with Java.
• Familiarity with MLOps, model governance, and risk frameworks.
• Experience leading technical teams or projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and Eye Care Vouchers.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover.
• Pension Plan and Long Service Awards.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Holiday Trading.
• Travel Insurance.