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Lead Data Scientist

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💎 Seniority level: Lead, 3+ years

🔍 Industry: Financial Services

⏳ Experience: 3+ years

Requirements:
  • Degree preferably in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science
  • 3+ years related experience preferably in Financial Services
  • Strong knowledge of statistical analysis software / data analysis experience including modeling and experience in Python and Spark
  • Proven track record for leading and executing complex analytical projects and new product development from concept to final delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analysis results effectively both verbally and in writing to both a technical and non-technical audience.
Responsibilities:
  • Leverage your analytical skills and experience to evaluate, understand and interpret credit bureau data.
  • Optimize existing code and develop new algorithms to improve the processing time of analysis in a true Big Data environment.
  • Serve as internal SME in Python and Spark coding on a Big Data platform for an analytic consulting team.
  • Communicate with and deliver presentations to end users on model deployment and monitoring results.
  • Produce testing to support the implementation of machine learning models into a production.
  • Aid in analytical support for high profile modeling, analytical and machine learning engagements and initiatives.
  • Support the development of new analytical and data products and services to support business objectives.
  • Collect business requirements and make recommendations on machine learning based solutions.
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