Venture backed Fin-Tech Unicorn is looking to add a Senior Manager of Data Science to join their R&D outfit in Arlington, Virginia(approximentally 2 days onsite). This person will lead a group of data scientists and machine learning engineers tasked with building predictive models, credit card behavorial modeling, customer value models and extracting key customer insights thru behavorial based data. The ideal candidate will be a player-coach coming from a commercial, product- driven environment(ideally in fin-tech), and adept with python and/or sql, whose worked with credit card behavorial modeling, designed A/B tests and overseen ML model development from conception to implementation.Preferred Qualifications:*Extensive background with python and/or sql* Experience implementing Machine Learning algorithms at consumer scale* Experience leading teams while remaining hands-on- Background managing teams of machine learning engineers and data scientists at consumer or b2b scale- Experience with executing and designing A/B tests- Bacckground building financial models, credit card models and customer lifetime value models-Prior experience with financial data, time series predictions and transformer models is highly desired.- Experience with credit risk modeling and/or transaction modeling-Bachelors degree in Finance, Math, Computer Science or related fieldBonus Qualifications:· Masters and/or PHD in related field· Experience with credit card valuation modeling -Background with behavorial modeling in realm of credit or finance· Experience working on R&D, preferable in advanced startupPackage:- 4 weeks PTO- Flex work hours- Robust stock options plan- 401K with company match - Top-tier healthcare/medical benefits plans