Lead Data Science Analyst

Job Description

Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives. Responsible for solving business problem by leveraging techniques such as segmentation, optimization, advanced analytics and machine learning.

Creates reports and dashboards to closely monitor performance metrics and provide insights. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

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Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives. Responsible for solving business problem by leveraging techniques such as segmentation, optimization, advanced analytics and machine learning.

Creates reports and dashboards to closely monitor performance metrics and provide insights. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of advanced analytics including customer segmentation, optimization, prescriptive analytics and machine learning algorithm & recommendation to solve business problems.

Operates as a subject matter expert on statistical analysis, test and design of experiment, analysis methodology, modeling & application, and financial impact analysis.

Collaborates with cross-functional partners to understand their business needs, formulate and complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, analysis, ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations.

Delivers effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of leadership, creating visual displays of quantitative information.

• Establishes and maintains effective performance tracking; identify improvement opportunity, form hypothesis, proposes, designs and implements tests to drive strategy enhancement and optimization.
• Manages multiple priorities, communicate business performance and project progress to management & business partners.
• Develops and automates reports, iteratively build and prototype dashboards to provide insights at scale, solving for analytical needs.

Facilitates implementation of work product and ensure accuracy.

• Consistently follows standard work processes and documentation requirements. Recommends improvement to work processes to increase efficiency while maintaining quality of work.
• Continuously improves technical and leadership skills through training and development.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you :

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, Engineering, Statistics or related
• 4+ years of experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling / Data Science or related.

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for :

• Master's Degree in Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics
• 2+ years of experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling / Data Science or related

Application Deadline :

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-26-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation :

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $102,500.00 to $143,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package.

Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits :

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include :

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

Recognition Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Family Support Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.