Senior Principal-Data Science-HO & SUPPORT-CVM CoE - Corporate Centre of Excellence

Senior Principal-Data Science-HO & SUPPORT-CVM CoE - Corporate Centre of Excellence

Head of Analytics & Data Science

Commercial Banking | Kotak Mahindra Bank

Build the Intelligence Engine of a Lending Business

As commercial banking evolves toward data-driven decision making, analytics and data science are becoming central to how lending businesses operate.

Kotak’s Commercial Banking division is building an analytics and data science function focused on powering decision systems across the lending lifecycle.

This function will support key areas such as:

• credit risk insights
• collections prioritization models
• dealer and customer intelligence
• portfolio monitoring and early warning signals

The goal is to embed analytics directly into operational workflows, enabling better decisions across underwriting, collections and commercial operations.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Analytics & Data Science to lead the development of analytical capabilities that power data products across the business.

This role will lead teams across:

• business analytics
• predictive modeling
• experimentation and impact measurement

You will work closely with product managers and engineering teams to ensure analytics is embedded into operational decision systems.

What You Will Build

Examples of analytical capabilities the team will develop include:

Credit Risk Models

Models that help identify risk patterns and support underwriting decisions.

Collections Propensity Models

Predictive systems that help prioritize recovery actions.

Dealer & Customer Intelligence

Analytical frameworks that identify patterns in dealer and borrower performance.

Portfolio Early Warning Systems

Tools that detect early signals of portfolio stress.

What You Will Do

Lead Analytics Strategy

Define the roadmap for analytics and data science capabilities across the lending lifecycle.

Build and Mentor Teams

Lead teams of business analysts and data scientists, developing strong analytical talent.

Embed Analytics into Products

Work closely with product and engineering teams to integrate models and insights into operational systems.

Measure Business Impact

Ensure analytics initiatives translate into measurable improvements in business outcomes.

Develop Decision Intelligence

Build analytical frameworks that enable faster and more consistent decision making across the organization.

Who Will Thrive Here

This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy applying analytics to real-world operational and financial systems.

You will likely enjoy this role if you:

• are passionate about using data to improve business decisions
• enjoy leading analytical teams and solving complex problems
• have a deep interest in lending and financial risk

The Opportunity

Few analytics leadership roles offer the opportunity to influence core lending decisions at scale.

You will help build the intelligence layer that powers the next generation of commercial banking systems.

 

Experience Level

Senior Level