American AgCredit · 15 hours ago
Data Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $151K/yr
3+ years expAmerican AgCredit is a growing organization that supports the agricultural community by providing innovative financial solutions. The Data Scientist role involves developing and implementing statistical and machine learning models to enhance business functions and support farmers and ranchers in their financial needs.
AgricultureFinancial Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement and monitor various statistical and machine learning models to support various business functions. Support independent model validation efforts in accordance to the model risk management policy
Partner with a cross-functional team of data, analytics, and development operations (IT) to deliver AI powered products that can help team members be data-driven, increase their productivity and automate repetitive tasks
Leverage Generative AI (Gen AI) to produce conversational AI capabilities and build scalable digital assistant solutions
Leverage a broad stack of technologies, such as, Python and or R, SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, Azure Dev Ops or equivalent and more to reveal the insights hidden within large volumes of numeric and textual data
Maintain documentation for key processes and model components with a focus on standardization of processes that satisfy model risk management, audit, and regulatory requirements
Build strong collaborative relationships with business teams at AAC as well as other Farm Credit System entities
Ensure analytics practices meet applicable regulatory, audit, privacy, and cybersecurity standards; participate in remediation and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related “STEM” field - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
3-7 years of progressively responsible experience in Data Science, Quantitative Modeling, Risk Modeling, Advanced Analytics or Applied Mathematics
At least 2 years' experience in Python, or R
At least 2 years' experience with Statistics and Machine Learning
At least 2 years' experience with SQL
Expertise in several statistical techniques including regression analysis, decision trees, tree-based models like Random Forest or Gradient Boosting, time series, deep learning, data pipelines and evaluating model performance
Proficiency with at least one major programming language (Python or R) is required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, persuasive, and interpersonal skills
A passion for empowering the Data and Analytics community to democratize analytics, foster data literacy and self-service capabilities, and drive towards enhanced Data-Driven Decision Making
Preferred
Full ownership of an Agile model development process and relationship with the business customer. Examples include understanding the business problem, framing the problem, performing data exploratory analysis and visualization, methodology selection, model testing and validation, implementation, business user training and support, and model monitoring. Translating results into meaningful solutions to enhance data-driven decision making
A master's degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Experience with LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI
Working knowledge of lending principles and practices, as well as ability to interpret policy, programs and regulations
Benefits
Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
Family friendly work environment
Investment in employee development
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance
Company
American AgCredit
American AgCredit is a borrower-owned association chartered through the Farm Credit System.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Curt Hudnutt
President and CEO
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