Truist · 10 hours ago
Data Scientist II
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expTruist is a financial corporation seeking a Data Scientist II to perform sophisticated analytics to improve business outcomes and minimize risk. The role involves producing data visualizations, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering end-to-end data science solutions using various data environments.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Independently perform sophisticated data analytics (ranging from classical econometrics to machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing) in a variety of environments using structured and unstructured data
Produce compelling data visualizations to communicate insights and influence outcomes among a wide array of stakeholders
Take accountability and ownership of end-to-end data science solution design, technical delivery, and measurable business outcome
Engage in stakeholder meetings to identify business objectives and scope solution requirements
Independently write, document, and deploy custom code in a variety of environments (Python, SAS, R, etc.) to create predictive analytics applications
Use, maintain, share and collaborate through Truist internal code repositories to foster continual learning and cross-pollination of skillsets
Actively research and advocate adoption of emerging methods and technologies in the data science field, with the eye of continually advancing Truist’s capabilities
Exercise sound judgment and foster risk management culture throughout design, development, and deployment practices; partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate rules on data usage, data governance and analytics capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and four or more years of experience in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent education and related training
Exhibit understanding of statistical methods, including a broad understanding of classical statistics, probability theory, econometrics, time-series, and primary statistical tests
Familiarity with linear algebra concepts for optimization, complex matrix operations, eigenvalue decompositions, and principal components; working knowledge of calculus/differential equations, with understanding of stochastic processes
Demonstrate understanding of data cleansing and preparation methodologies, including regex, filtering, indexing, interpolation, and outlier treatment
Strong familiarity with data extraction in a variety of environments (SQL, JQuery, etc.)
Working knowledge of Hadoop, Pig, Hive, and/or NoSQL, Spark
Experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative environment
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering
Four years of relevant work experience if candidate lacks graduate degree
Previous experience in the banking or fin-tech industry
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
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
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
SVP of Cloud Security Enterprise Architect
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