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Lead Data Scientist

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About Lab49:

Lab49 is a global consultancy specializing in designing and building next-generation digital products for leading investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and fintech innovators. We bring together strategy, design, and engineering to help our clients transform their businesses and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The Role

We are seeking a

Lead Data Scientist

to join our team and drive advanced data science solutions for one of our clients. This is a client-facing leadership role, blending deep technical expertise with the ability to advise stakeholders, shape data strategies, and guide teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

You’ll work on cutting-edge problems in data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling, helping the client unlock the value of their data and enhance decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with stakeholders to define data science opportunities, shape problem statements, and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Lead end-to-end data science projects—from exploration and modeling to deployment and performance monitoring.
  • Mentor and guide a team of data scientists and data engineers; set best practices for modeling, experimentation, and validation.
  • Design and implement predictive models, optimization frameworks, and machine learning algorithms tailored to complex business use cases.
  • Develop and present compellingvisualizations to convey complex data relationshipsthrough clear and insightful static graphics.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior stakeholders, clients, and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with Lab49’s design and engineering teams to embed data science models into scalable digital products.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, research, and emerging technologies in AI/ML, with a focus on practical business applications.

    • Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in data science, including at least 2–3 years in a lead/principal role.
  • Strong background in applied machine learning, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.
  • Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, PyTorch/TensorFlow) and SQL; experience with big data tools (Spark, Databricks) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of model deployment, MLOps practices, and productionizing ML solutions.
  • Proven ability to create effective data visualizations for storytelling and decision support.
  • Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts and business impact.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

    • Nice to Have

  • Some fluency inblockchain and smart contract analytics.

    • Additional Information

    Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

    Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

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