Job Abstract

The incumbent will execute core analytical function of the Advanced Analytics Modeling Group (AAMG). The Advanced Data Analytics function refers to the predictive and prescriptive modeling imperative. This includes shaping the analytics strategy from design, development and modeling through implementation of solutions. This team will work heavily with business groups and leadership to ensure advanced analytic use cases are defined and implemented with value in mind. AAMG is responsible for a wid... more details

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Data Scientist I

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT The incumbent will execute core analytical function of the Advanced Analytics Modeling Group (AAMG). The Advanced Data Analytics function refers to the predictive and prescriptive modeling imperative. This includes shaping the analytics strategy from design, development and modeling through implementation of solutions. This team will work heavily with business groups and leadership to ensure advanced analytic use cases are defined and implemented with value in mind. AAMG is responsible for a wide spectrum of use cases including member, operation, market, and industry focused analytics. The AAMG team’s mandate is to add business value through focused advanced data analytics. The objective interest of the incumbent is to model and analyze data composed of internal enterprise and external public and/or purchased data sets to advance solutions to identified use cases. The incumbent will work with the AAMG Leadership to set project goals, identify methods, advance results and apply outcomes to identified use cases. The incumbent is expected to use a variety of advanced statistical techniques to forecast and predict possible outcomes and/or scenarios and recommend best course of action. Statistical techniques may include model selection, regression, cluster analysis, random forest, stochastic simulation, neural network, machine learning, and other evolving tools. The incumbent will work directly with clients to identify needs and customize model parameters, accordingly. Solutions will require data acquisition and analysis, statistical modelling and analysis, and contextual analysis in scope of credit union operations and/or the financial sector. The incumbent will work directly with the AAMG team members, IT personnel, and IT Business Intelligence to acquire required data sources and cloud technologies for use case modelling and analysis. Integral to the work of the data scientist is the important task of communicating results to clients, management, and other stakeholders. The incumbent will explain insights and solutions to these audiences in narrative and visualizations that are both accessible and actionable. The incumbent will maintain documentation of all data products, methodologies, and solutions in support of use cases. The incumbent must have an ability to give and receive knowledge from others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Job Description

• Advanced Analytics:

• Models and analyzes structured data to advance solutions to identified use cases using a variety of advanced statistical and analytical techniques.
• Identifies and suggests data sources and statistical and technical methods for the purposes of modeling and analysis in support of identified use cases.
• Works collaboratively with internal clients in the business lines, management, and/or functional areas to identify needs, customize solutions, and ensure competency with analytical insights.
• Applies business strategy to inform project design, data analysis, and statistical modeling to ensure use case deliverables are relevant to business objectives.
• Collaborates with AAMG team to discover analytical opportunities, suggest best course of action, resolve problems, improve outputs, document methods, select statistical models, identify technologies, identify data sets, and communicate results in an open, constructive, critical, and professional manner. Disseminates and shares knowledge with the AAMG team and/or clients.
• Communicates insights and solutions to clients, management, and other stakeholders using accessible and actionable narrative and visualizations. May use storytelling and/or storyboarding via dashboards to convey results.
• Investigates and learns new and emerging techniques and applications germane to advanced analytics. Keeps current with the industry.

• Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job.

  Focus                    Give your full attention by observing and listening.

  Connect                Build rapport by consistently being friendly and approachable.

  Understand          Actively listen and ask questions to identify needs.

  Counsel                Recommend solutions based on needs and objectives.

  Advance               Ask for or assume next step action; verify follow-up action.

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other technology-related field or equivalent number of years of experience.
• 1+ years of experience developing and applying predictive and/or prescriptive analytic solutions for an organization with complex data sources. Experience must include statistical testing and modelling techniques, model selection, error analysis, and interpretation and communication of results.
• Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms such as k-nearest neighbor algorithm, naive Bayes classifiers, support-vector machines, random decision forests and/or decision jungles, artificial neural networks, etc.
• Proficiency in using SQL or any variant thereof.
• 1+ years of experience in analytics, data science or data analysis/mining using tools or toolkits like R, R Studio, SPSS, Python, Anaconda, NumPy, MatLab, Weka, etc.2-5 years of experience with relational database management systems.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Cassandra, or HBase.
• 1+ years of experience with cloud services (MS Azure preferred).
• Solid foundation in data structures, data parallelization, and design patterns.
• Proficiency in applied statistics: distributions, variance, statistical testing, regression, optimization, etc., plus strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical modelling.
• Experience with structured data.
• Experience with confidential data.
• Experience in data visualization tools, e.g. Matplotlib, Seaborn, GGPLOT, Power BI
• Effective communication skills.

• Preferred

• Experience with financial data and/or financial risk modelling.
• Experience with MS SQL Server 2016.
• Experience with AI applications.
• Experience working in Microsoft Azure and Machine Learning Studio
• Experience with unstructured data sets, including streaming data.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  Required

• Strong understanding of elementary and advanced statistical testing and modelling techniques, model selection, error analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Strong knowledge of database development and management, data analysis, visualization, and statistical tools such as Azure, Apache Spark, Hadoop, SQL, R, SAS, SPSS, Python, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Strong understanding of data management including database structures, data warehousing and integration, and reporting.
• Experience in communicating and presenting analytic findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Avid and positive team player that works well across multi-disciplined organization.
• Strong communication skills including presentation, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Creative, logical & strategic thinker with very strong analytical skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Preferred

• Understanding of credit union/bank core systems and financials.
• Industry understanding – a working knowledge of the credit union/banking industry.
• Understanding of the process of innovation, concept development, and product deployment into production.

• DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment.  The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions.  The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

  The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening.  Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources