Lead Data Scientist - Bondora - Remote - Global

As the Lead Data Scientist at Bondora, you’ll be the driving force behind our data science strategy and the creation of high-impact scoring models. This is both a strategic and hands-on role — you’ll collaborate with our credit, product, engineering, and business teams to bring advanced data science to life in everyday decision-making. You’ll lead a talented team of data scientists, ensuring model accuracy, regulatory compliance, and business alignment, while building a culture of innovation and learning. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable scoring models to drive business impact. Collaborate with the Credit team to define data science strategies and ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Guide and mentor junior data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices in model development and deployment. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, providing actionable insights and driving data-informed decision-making. Establish rigorous testing and validation protocols to ensure model accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards. Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into the team’s workflow to maintain competitive advantage. Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to integrate data science outputs into production systems and strategic initiatives.