Soon to be Open- Lead Data Scientist

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine. With a focus on our employees, we have been certified for the third time as Great Place To Work (GPTW). Experian Consumer Information Services is redefining the way our clients do business within all aspects of the customer credit lifecycle. Fueled by best-in-class data and innovative technology we help businesses make smarter decisions, identify consumers, make decisions on loans, market to prospects and collect.

Job Description

Experian is looking for a Sr. Data Scientist with credit bureau data and programming skills to join their CIS Analytic Consulting group.   In this role you will collaborate with team members in delivering best in class consulting and strategy innovation via data-driven exploratory analysis.  The candidate is required to use advanced programming and analytical skills to solve a variety of complex business problems across multiple industries and through all phases of the consumer credit lifecycle (prospecting, acquisition, portfolio management, and collections).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage your analytical skills and experience to evaluate, understand and interpret credit bureau data.

• Optimize existing code and develop new algorithms to improve the processing time of analysis in a true Big Data environment.

• Serve as internal SME in Python and Spark coding on a Big Data platform for an analytic consulting team.

• Communicate with and deliver presentations to end users on model deployment and monitoring results.

• Produce testing to support the implementation of machine learning models into a production.

• Aid in analytical support for high profile modeling, analytical and machine learning engagements and initiatives.

• Support the development of new analytical and data products and services to support business objectives.

• Collect business requirements and make recommendations on machine learned based solutions.

Qualifications

•  Degree, preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.

• Minimum of 3+ years related experience, preferably in Financial Services.

• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis software / data analysis experience including data manipulation, including experience in Python and Spark.

• Proven track record for leading and executing complex analytical projects and new product development from concept to final delivery.

• Expert analytical skills to evaluate understand and interpret data.

• Experience solving challenging business problems with significant business impact.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analysis results effectively both verbally and in writing to both a technical and non-technical audience.

• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociación Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

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Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

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