Senior Manager, Data Science (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Data Science (Fintech): Leading a specialized team of data professionals to drive improvements in financial crime risk modeling and advanced analytics with an accent on AML/CTF strategies and regulatory compliance. Focus on developing innovative data models, leveraging LLMs for risk detection, and overseeing the full model lifecycle in a complex enterprise environment.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY, USA. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.

Salary: $123,050 – $201,170 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading global financial institution and one of the largest banks in North America, committed to providing a simple, human-centric banking experience for over 27 million customers.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and modelers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of enterprise-scale AML/CTF models and AI solutions.
• Partner with business leadership to define strategic roadmaps, identify growth opportunities, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Drive innovation initiatives, including the integration of LLMs to enhance risk detection and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all analytical solutions adhere to enterprise frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal risk policies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute high-impact analytical projects.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or hold a US Resident Green Card (no visa sponsorship available).
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, or innovation initiatives.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex analytical functions in production environments.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or equivalent programming languages.
• Strong understanding of machine learning, quantitative risk analysis, and large language models (LLMs).
• Experience in financial crimes, compliance risk analytics, or related risk management domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base salary and variable incentive awards.
• Health, well-being, savings, and retirement programs.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, flex, and holiday PTO.
• Access to online learning platforms and structured mentoring programs for career development.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a respectful, supportive workplace culture.

Hiring process

• Review of applications followed by interviews for selected candidates.
• Communication of outcomes provided via email or phone.