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Data Science Lead- Optimization

Citizens

Columbus, OH
13 days ago

Job Description

Join Citizens as a Lead Data Scientist to optimize interest rates, portfolio outcomes, and acquisition strategies through innovative decision support systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in analytics and machine learning to drive transformational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build advanced decision support systems for business decisions
  • Lead the development of machine learning models and analytic products
  • Collaborate with other data scientists and partners in various departments
  • Develop 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 with 8+ years of experience or PhD with 5+ years of experience
  • Proven experience in delivering quantitative decision tools for business applications
  • Proficient in Python with 5+ years of applied experience
  • Proficient with optimization modeling packages and solvers
  • Deep understanding of statistical and machine learning methods and algorithms
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS
  • Ability to work with large datasets and apply big data management techniques

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with financial datasets
  • Strong sense of intellectual curiosity
  • Commitment to intellectual rigor and compliance
  • Disciplined decision-making approach