Job Description
Location : Hybrid but Bangalore strongly preferred
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal with a strong background in retail banking analytics and advanced analytics to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of analytics professionals for the BFSI vertical and driving the development and implementation of innovative analytical solutions for our BFSI client portfolio. But first, a bit about us.
Why MathCo?
MathCo is a unique hybrid consulting firm that works with Fortune 100 customers to solve complex problems using Analytics, AI, and Data Products. We leverage the trifecta of data science, data engineering, and product engineering to create solutions that our clients love to consume. The delivery platform for our work is , a Decision Operating System platform proprietary to MathCo. The Innovation team at MathCo tackles and solves problems of tomorrow with the most advanced tools, technology, and engineering capabilities. We believe our people-centric culture directly contributes to our success with customers. An inclusive and supportive culture is fortified with dedicated in-house learning, mentorship, internal mobility, and generous well-being policies. We are now Great Place to Work® - CertifiedTM, India. We have been ranked #14 overall among the 50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work by AIM 2026, #77 on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing private companies in America 2026, included in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Data and Analytics Service Providers Report 2026 and recognized as a leader on the Penetration and Maturity (PeMa) Quadrant for Data Science Service Providers by Analytics India Magazine, 2026.
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Now, about what you'll do in this role.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the delivery of analytical solutions for marquee global BFSI clients of TheMathCompany. The responsibility of Delivery shall entail working in very close partnership with growth leaders to build solid relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional delivery quality to constantly create elevated experiences for our customers.
• Lead and manage a team of analytics professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to support their professional growth. The leader shall be a true servant-leader to a large team, organized by accounts. The leader will create open, collaborative, sharing and high-energy, high-performance teams that will go above and beyond in delivering the best for TheMathCompany clients.
• Develop and implement innovative analytical solutions that support the growth and profitability of MathCo's BFSI-centric engagements, leveraging AI and machine learning techniques as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in the firm to effectively build the practice. This will include, and not restricted to, partnering with platform teams to leverage the platform capabilities that will add value to the solutions, partner with innovation to bring blue-water thinking to solving complex problem statements elegantly and with the talent function to create people-excellence.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments in retail banking analytics and AI and assess potential applications that when created will add to our capabilities to serve the BFSI sector.
• Develop and execute project plans and deliverables, ensuring timely and effective completion of projects, utilizing agile methodologies as appropriate.
• Provide strategic direction for BFSI analytics function, setting and achieving long-term goals and objectives, leveraging cutting-edge analytical and AI techniques.
To be successful with these responsibilities, we are looking for someone who has the following credentials.
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, statistics, finance, computer science, or a related field that has applicability in the BFSI analytics domain.
· A minimum of 15 to 18 years of experience in retail banking analytics, with a proven track record of delivering impactful analytical solutions at scale leveraging AI and machine learning techniques. The candidate must be familiar with statistical and engineering techniques used to solve problems that mostly recur in Retail Banking. The candidate must be able to rationalize the value extracted by the application of analytical solutions and techniques.
· Strong leadership and team management skills, including experience leading a team of analytics professionals and cross-functional teams of not less than 200.
· Strong client management capabilities demonstrated through working with complex organization structures, demanding stakeholders (including internal clients). The candidate must be able to demonstrate ability to structurally manage schedules and expectations.
· In-depth understanding of retail banking operations and experience applying advanced analytical and AI techniques to retail and consumer banking data.
· Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, R, and Tableau, as well as machine learning libraries and frameworks. The candidate must be aware of core banking and other FinTech stack of products that are popularly used in the Retail Bank.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex analytical and AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in the context of BFSI problem statements, clearly articulating the value potential of such solutions.
· A passion for staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in analytics and AI and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
This is a highly challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned analytics leader with expertise in AI to drive the future of retail banking analytics. If you are a driven, analytical professional with a passion for using cutting-edge techniques to drive business impact, we would love to hear from you
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal | AI Leader |BFSI Retail Banking position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Bangalore offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
