Truist · 1 month ago
Data Science Director
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expTruist is seeking a Data Science Director to lead cloud migration initiatives and oversee product delivery efforts within the CSBB organization. This role involves managing a team of data science professionals to influence business decisions through advanced analytics and acting as an advisor to senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Manage significant advanced analytics projects which involve broad latitude and judgment regarding the management of assigned projects including scoping, approach design, assignment of tasks, and accountability for deliverables
Lead a team of Data Science Managers, Lead Data Scientists, and Data Scientists. Provide coaching and guidance to team members, understanding their strengths, weaknesses and goals to support the appropriate opportunities for career development and enhancement. Provide performance evaluations in accordance with Truist guidelines. Work with teammates to establish development plans and provide regular coaching and feedback to members of the team
Responsible for talent acquisition, coaching and organization of data science professionals possessing highly technical skills, an understanding of business processes, natural curiosity and a drive to excellence in pursuit of business optimization and impact
Foster communication and partnership across all levels of the organization including engagement with Senior Leadership and C-Suite, Truist Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for stewarding relationships, delivering on promises and building trust with partners while delivering on LOB and company goals
Pursue business outcomes valued through increased revenue and/or efficiency leveraging data-driven insights powered by advanced analytics in support of enhanced decision-making. Focus on continuous improvement in delivering data science driven insights and outcomes in pursuit of business optimization
Provides strategic direction in data collection, data wrangling, data mining, advanced analytic concepts, AI & machine learning, self-service enablement and data visualization for the line of business partners
Drive overall team standards in order to create an inclusive and energizing environment that empowers teammates to learn, grow and have meaningful careers
Represent the team in various forums, work streams, and Executive reviews. Cultivate relationships with Senior Leaders from the Enterprise Data Office and federated analytics teams to drive efficient data science & predictive analytics delivery against shared objectives
Exercise sound judgment, risk management, and foster a client centric culture throughout design, development, and deployment practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training or experience, and 15 or more years of experience in Banking, Finance, Decision/Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Engineering
10 or more years of progressive data science or analytics management experience with a diverse project focus and demonstrated results
Must be a people leader, able to manage in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment focused on supporting business partners with enhanced insights
Demonstrated ability to engage and manage a diverse set of internal business partners, product sets, and projects, connecting insights with execution and business impact
Innovative and strategic thinker with ability to connect to practical application, providing leadership on target initiatives, with a strong bias to action and focus on quantifiable business impact
Experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative environment, with ability to pivot and align resources to drive maximum impact
Ability to maintain a high level of competency in statistical and analytical principles, tools, and techniques. Champion application of emerging decision science techniques by supporting teammate training and development and building business partner awareness
Incumbent should have an understanding of various database environments (IBM DB2, Oracle), technical programming skills (SAS, SQL, Toad), exposure to applied data science tools (R, Python, SAS E-Miner), familiarity with data visualization and BI tools (Tableau, MicroStrategy), and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred
Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering
15+ years of experience in Banking, Finance, Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
10 days of vacation
10 sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
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