Senior Data Scientist, Up to JPY 25M, Tokyo / Hybrid, Financial Industry Experience is NOT required

I’m currently hiring for an AI & Data company in Japan that works with major banks, securities firms, and other financial institutions on advanced Data Science and AI projects.As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead projects from problem definition and modeling through implementation and MLOps, with a strong focus on real business impact.The team also develops its own AI products, so knowledge from client projects can become reusable technologies and products.What you’ll work on:Lead Data Science and Machine Learning projectsBuild ML models using large-scale structured / tabular dataWork with Python, feature engineering, and model evaluationDesign MLOps and continuous model improvementDefine technical approaches directly with clients and AI ConsultantsMentor other Data Scientists and build reusable technical assetsWhat they are looking for:Strong hands-on Machine Learning / Data Science experienceExperience with Python and structured dataExperience leading technical projects or initiativesMLOps experience is a plusFinancial industry experience is a plus, but NOT requiredBusiness-level Japanese is requiredWhy this role stands out:Compensation up to JPY 25MWork on high-impact projects with major financial institutionsOwn the full lifecycle from analysis to productionStay hands-on while expanding into technical leadershipOpportunity to contribute to proprietary AI productsFull flex and hybrid remote workIf you are a Data Scientist looking for more ownership, larger business impact, or the opportunity to take your models beyond experimentation into production, feel free to DM me.#DataScience #MachineLearning #Python #MLOps #AI #DataScientist #FinancialServices #TokyoJobs