Data Scientist

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success.

If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

The Data Scientist works with a team of data scientists, business intelligence analysts, and data engineers contributing independently to solve business problems.

The ideal candidate has a depth of knowledge in quantitative analytic methods, data management, visualization, and programming skills suitable to drive data driven decisions.

This position requires independent research, model development, models implementation and validates algorithms (predictive and prescriptive) to analyze diverse sources of data to achieve targeted outcomes.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Candidates located in WI, IL or MN are strongly preferred.

As a Data Scientist, you will :

• Work with and analyze large, structured, and un-structured datasets in cloud environments, utilizing services like Snowflake, AWS S3, or Google Cloud Storage.
• Use complex quantitative and analytical techniques to accelerate profitable growth and customer engagement, unlocking value across all functional areas of business.

Sought out for analytical insights and modeling capabilities.

• Be able to independently build, test, validate, and deploy machine learning and AI models using cloud-based platforms such as AWS Azure, GCP and Snowflake.
• Design and implement data visualizations to communicate complex ideas and influence business leaders and executives in driving strategic business decisions.
• With limited oversight, complete assigned deliverables and draw insights from data to make quick, well-informed decisions with available information from disparate sources.

Partner with other colleagues on the Data & Enablement team, coaching and reviewing work produced. Use judgement to develop solutions that achieve desired results.

Demonstrate ability to continuously learn and provide value in a dynamic environment. Help with overseeing work of the Associate Data Scientists, providing training and guidance.

Additional skills and competencies required :

• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate with both business and Information Technology (IT) leaders.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, machine learning approaches, clustering and classification techniques, and recommendation and optimization algorithms.
• Familiar with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Snowflake or GCP.
• Advanced Python, SQL skills.
• Strong proficiency in visualization tools like Power Business Intelligence (BI), Tableau.
• Effective communication skills through data visualizations, written and oral presentations.
• Team leading and mentorship and Project Management experience.

Education

• Masters of Quantitative, Analytical, STEM fields with 5-6 years' of data science related experience. Required
• Or Ph.D. in Quantitative, Analytical, STEM fields with up to 2 years' of experience. Required

Required Experience

• 5-6 years experience in Quantitative, Analytical, STEM fields. Required
• 5-6 years experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Artificial Intelligence. Required
• 5-6 years programming experience in Python, PySpark, R, or Scala. Required

Preferred Experience

• 6-9 years experience in Quantitative, Analytical, STEM fields. Preferred
• Experience in Banking / Financial Services. Preferred
• Experience in marketing / consumer analytics. Preferred
• Experience in libraries such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, or Keras. Preferred
• Experience in Deep Learning Modeling, NLP / LLM, and / or Transactional Data Categorization experience. Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success.

See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act.

Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance to individuals with disabilities throughout the application & interview process.

Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the interview process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program.

E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

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