DescriptionCitizens’ Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) organization is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to build data & analytic capabilities that accelerate deployment of AI/ML models and other advanced analytic products. In this role, you will:
Partner with other data scientists, data engineers, and data subject matter experts to design, build, and deploy reusable data products that accelerate delivery of AI/ML models and other advanced analytic products
Build a solid working knowledge of customer and business data and underlying business processes, in order to engineer highly relevant and impactful features for AI/ML models
Accelerate speed to insight by automating routine analytical processes and pragmatic answers to business questions
Build and deploy statistical and machine learning models and develop processes to evaluate and optimize model performance over time
Communicate analytical insights as a clear and approachable story, reducing complexity as appropriate for different audiences
Maintain a mindset aligned to Citizens’ commitment to an Agile operating model and to managing data as a product
A successful incumbent will have:
Master’s degree in computer science, analytics, data science, statistics, or related field
3-8 years of experience in turning ambiguous business problems and raw data into useful insights by applying critical thinking and advanced technical & statistical programming techniques
Proficient in Python and SQL
Applied experience with the full model development lifecycle, from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and governance
A solid understanding of statistical and machine learning methods and algorithms
Experience with cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS) and ML-related services such as Amazon Sagemaker
A strong sense of intellectual curiosity and ability to thrive and deliver value in an entrepreneurial working environment
Ability to work in a high-performance professional environment, with quick turn-around and evolving priorities, including flexibility to take on new roles and responsibilities as needed
Commitment to intellectual rigor and observance of compliance and data privacy controls
A disciplined approach to making decisions and setting expectations
Experience working with large datasets (greater than 1 million records) and applying techniques to efficiently manage big data
Experience working with technical collaboration tools such as Git and Jira (preferred)
Experience working with financial or demographic datasets (preferred)
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Citizens Bank to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
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Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Citizens we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and treat everyone with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.Equal Employment and Opportunity EmployerCitizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.Why Work for UsAt Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growthBackground CheckAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.07/12/2024
