Data Science Lead

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🕒 August 21

🌐 Brazil, Mexico, +1 more countries – Remote

🇧🇷 Brazil – Remote 🇲🇽 Mexico – Remote 🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📊 Data Scientist

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Tilt (formerly Empower)

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201 - 500 employees

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

💸 Finance

Fintech • B2C • Finance

Tilt is a financial technology company that provides cash advance, lines of credit, and credit card services aimed at empowering customers financially. With an emphasis on accessibility, Tilt offers flexible repayment plans and eligibility irrespective of a customer's credit history, enabling individuals to qualify based on their real-time financial habits. The platform is user-friendly, boasting positive customer experiences and a high rating, making it a convenient option for those seeking to manage their finances and build credit effectively.

📋 Description

• 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 across two markets • Partner with credit leadership on modelling, impact measurement, valuation input, and P&L analysis • Bring structure and discipline to priorities, progress tracking, and delivery • Contribute methodologies for adoption across the wider Tilt data science organisation

🎯 Requirements

• Experience leading data scientists as a manager or technical lead • Strong applied machine learning and modelling skills • Sufficient understanding of credit and underwriting • Direct experience in lending, credit, or payments is a strong advantage • Experience 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 • Based in Brazil, Mexico, or the US • Fluent English required • Portuguese is an advantage • Spanish is welcome

🏖️ Benefits

• WFH office reimbursement • Competitive compensation packages • Generous equity • Flexible health plans at every premium level • Substantial health-plan subsidies • Direct exposure to the leadership team • Paid global onsites twice yearly • Growth opportunities based on contributions rather than rigid promotion timelines