Data Science Manager, LATAM

The role

You will own the data science strategy and roadmap for Mexico and Brazil. You will lead a small team of data scientists while remaining a hands-on contributor building and shipping models.

What you will do

• Own the data science strategy and roadmap for Mexico and Brazil
• Build and ship models alongside the team
• Establish modelling standards, infrastructure, and delivery practices
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of data scientists
• Partner with credit leadership to translate business objectives into modelling and P&L analysis
• Bring structure and discipline to how the work runs
• Contribute to methodologies for the wider Tilt data science organisation

Required qualifications

• Led a team of Data Scientists before
• Strong applied machine learning and modelling craft
• Sufficient understanding of credit and underwriting
• Comfortable with ambiguity and pace
• Track record in high-growth or small-company environments
• Ability to connect data science to measurable business outcomes
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent English

Nice to have

• Direct experience in lending, credit, or payments
• Portuguese is an advantage
• Spanish is welcome

Benefits

• WFH office reimbursement
• Competitive compensation packages
• Generous equity
• Flexible health plans at every premium level
• Substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards
• Direct exposure to leadership team
• Paid global onsites twice yearly

About the company

Tilt uses mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models to create a new credit system. They serve millions of customers worldwide.