Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist - ML & AI-Powered Risk Intelligence

• Join a global AI-powered SaaS leader transforming risk intelligence

• Be the first Data Scientist in Ireland, with rapid progression into leadership

• Build machine learning models with real business impact

• Work fully remotely with international teams across the globe

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Lead Data Scientist to join a global technology organisation developing an AI-powered SaaS platform for risk intelligence.

This hands-on role focuses on building machine learning models, data pipelines and scalable analytics solutions that deliver predictive insights across financial, cyber, operational, ESG and compliance risk.

As the first Lead Data Scientist based in Ireland, you will work closely with Product, Engineering and Data teams internationally, while having the opportunity to quickly grow into leading the Data Science capability in Ireland. Previous leadership, technical leadership, or mentoring experience would be a big advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Data Scientist looking to combine hands-on technical work with significant ownership, visibility and a clear path into leadership within a growing international AI business.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Be the first Data Scientist in Ireland and help establish the local Data Science capability

• Clear and rapid progression into leading the Data Science function in Ireland

• Work on an AI-powered SaaS platform used by global organisations

• Own projects from data preparation and modelling through to production deployment

• Collaborate with international Product, Engineering and Data teams

• Help shape how AI and Data Science are applied across a fast-growing platform

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain machine learning models and data pipelines

• Analyse complex datasets to develop predictive and classification models

• Improve data quality, automation and modelling processes

• Translate business challenges into scalable AI and ML solutions

• Deploy, monitor and optimise machine learning models in production

• Research and apply new AI tools and techniques

• Help establish and lead the Data Science capability in Ireland as the team grows

What You Bring

• Strong experience in Data Science or Machine Learning with strong Python skills

• Strong SQL, database and data engineering fundamentals

• Experience deploying machine learning models into production

• Strong commercial and problem-solving mindset

• Leadership, mentoring or technical leadership experience is highly desirable

• Ambition to progress quickly into a Data Science leadership role

Package & Benefits

• Up to €100,000 base salary

• Up to 15% annual bonus

• Equity package!

• Fully remote anywhere in Ireland

• International working environment with teams across the globe

• Clear opportunity to progress into leading the Data Science function in Ireland

Interested in joining a global AI-powered SaaS platform, building solutions that solve complex business problems, and having the opportunity to lead the Data Science capability in Ireland?

Contact Serena Akbib on +353 1 960 9972 or send your CV to serena.akbib@archer.ie.