Vice President, Chief Data Scientist

About the Company

Market-leading provider of financial & asset management services

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded
1875

Employees
10,001

Categories

• Finance
• Insurance
• Financial Services
• Asset Management
• Real Estate
• B2B
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Enterprise
• Financial Planning
• Financial Exchanges
• Retirement
• Health Care
• Savings & Investing
• Funds

Specialties

• Financial Services
• Investment Management
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Group Benefits
• Annuities
• Mutual Funds
• Technology
• Financial Wellness
• Inclusive Culture
• and Purpose Driven Organization

Business Classifications

• B2B
• Enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Data Scientist to join their global asset management business. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and executing the company's data-driven strategy, leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced analytical solutions to complex business problems. This role is pivotal in driving business and cultural transformation, and the Chief Data Scientist will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior executives, to ensure that data-driven solutions are effectively integrated into the company's operations. As a thought leader and evangelist, the Chief Data Scientist will also be responsible for promoting the knowledge and application of machine learning and data science throughout the organization.Applicants for the Chief Data Scientist position at the company should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and a strong background in data science and analytics, particularly as applied to asset management and capital markets. The role requires proven experience in leading and managing high-performing data science teams, as well as superior communication and persuasion skills to articulate insights and drive data science adoption. The ideal candidate will have a consultative nature, with a track record of using data to achieve tangible business outcomes, and the ability to build and nurture strategic relationships. An entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive leadership are also essential, as is the ability to manage multiple teams and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Data Officer and the PGIM Chief Information & Technology Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Data Management/Analytics