Lead Data Scientist

Your role

• Location: Chennai
• Work Hours: 12 PM – 9 PM IST
• Work Mode: Onsite – 5 days a week

Corpay is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist for our Cross-Border line of business. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the North America Quantitative Analytics leadership team to lead and deliver high-impact data analysis and reporting in support of our Credit and Treasury functions. You’ll lead a small team of analysts, provide mentorship and guidance, and ensure high-quality output - while remaining a strong individual contributor.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-impact environment, with a strong foundation in data analytics and engineering, and a keen interest in learning compliance and risk over time.

What Youll Be Doing

• Deliver and maintain complex business-as-usual (BAU) reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and senior data scientists, ensuring quality and timely delivery of reporting and analysis.
• Partner with onshore teams to understand evolving data needs and business challenges.
• Perform detailed analysis on large and varied datasets, ensuring high data quality and actionable insights.
• Support integration of new data sources and adapt quickly to dynamic datasets.
• Proactively identify process inefficiencies and propose control measures or automation solutions.
• Drive operational reporting enhancements using SQL, Python, and Excel.
• Participate in the development and refinement of dashboards and visualizations when needed.
• Ensure timely communication and alignment with global stakeholders.
• 8-12 years of experience in data analysis, data engineering, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of VBA, data visualization, or AI tools is a bonus.
• Experience leading small teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with financial services is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and time management skills.
• Comfort with shift hours and working from office is mandatory.

Corpay is a global technology organisation that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.

All offers of employment made by Corpay (and its subsidiary companies) are subject to the successful completion of satisfactory pre-employment vetting by an independent supplier (Experian). This is in accordance with Corpays Resourcing Policy and include employment referencing, identity, adverse financial, criminal and sanctions list checks. We do this to meet our legal and regulatory requirements.

Corpay is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture among our employees. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. We seek to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunities.

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