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Data Science Lead- Optimization

Citizens

Charlotte, NC
20 days ago

Job Description

Join Citizens as a Lead Data Scientist to optimize interest rates and portfolio outcomes through advanced analytics. Leverage your expertise in Python and machine learning to drive transformational change in business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build advanced decision support systems
  • Serve as the lead modeler for machine learning models and analytic products
  • Develop relationships with other data scientists and partners in various departments
  • Invest in developing deep knowledge of business decision frameworks and operational processes

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in operations research, computer science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or related quantitative field
  • 8+ years of experience delivering quantitative decision tools for business applications (or PhD and 5+ years of experience)
  • Proven experience turning ambiguous business problems and raw data into rigorous analytic solutions
  • Proficient in Python with 5+ years of applied experience
  • Proficient with optimization modeling package and solver (e.g. CPLEX, SCIP, Pyomo, SciPy)
  • Deep understanding of statistical and machine learning methods
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS)
  • Experience working with large datasets (greater than 1 million records)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with financial datasets
  • A strong sense of intellectual curiosity
  • Commitment to intellectual rigor and compliance

Benefits & Perks

Customer-centric cultureSupportive and collaborative workforceAccess to training and tools for career growth