First Bank (FBNC) · 3 hours ago
Data Scientist I
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFirst Bank is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will work with large datasets to develop data-driven solutions, improve business operations, and support decision-making processes across various departments.
Asset ManagementBankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Support data warehouse application management
Assist with maintaining analytic products
Understand and Assist with data security
Analyze large sets of financial data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business strategies
Develop and implement predictive models, statistical analysis, and machine learning algorithms to solve business challenges
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including but not limited to finance, marketing, and operations) to understand business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions
Assist in creating dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights and findings to non-technical stakeholders
Prepare and clean datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy
Support senior data scientists in building and optimizing models for various banking applications
Contribute to automating data processing workflows and model deployment
Continuously research and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in data science and banking analytics
Works with project and business leaders to identify data management requirements
Manages aspects such as data sourcing migration, quality, design and implementation
Scopes, plans and prioritizes multiple tasks
Completes annual compliance courses
Adheres specifically to all corporate policies and procedures. Also adheres to Federal and State regulations and laws; including, the Bank Secrecy Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act
Adheres to all levels of our Service Excellence standards
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQLServer)
Solid understanding of statistical methods, data analysis, and machine learning techniques
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn)
Understanding of databases and data processing techniques
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences
A team player with a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of data science
Basic knowledge of financial products and banking operations
Cognitive Requirements: Learning, thinking, concentration, ability to exercise self-control, ability to work in a customer relations' environment
Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations' situations
Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary
Preferred
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
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Company
First Bank (FBNC)
Established in 1935, First Bank is now the largest independent, full-service community bank headquartered in North Carolina.
Founded in 1935
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard H Moore
CEO, President and Chairman
G. Adam Currie
President
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