Data Scientist I - Client Protection

Job Description:

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Job Description:

This job is responsible for analyzing and interpreting large datasets to uncover potential revenue generation opportunities and develop effective risk management strategies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders to comprehend business problems, utilizing data gathering and analysis techniques to devise solutions, and presenting recommendations based on the findings. Job expectations include demonstrating flexibility, resilience, accountability, a disciplined approach, and a commitment to fostering responsible growth for the enterprise.

Fraud Prevention and Detection is looking for a model validation professional to join our team and help combat financial crime.

Responsibilities:

• Performs business analytics, which includes data analysis, trend identification, and pattern recognition, using advanced techniques (e.g., machine learning, text mining, statistical analysis, etc.) to support decision-making and drive data-driven insights

• Applies agile practices for project management, solution development, deployment, and maintenance

• Creates and maintains technical documentation, capturing the business requirements and specifications related to the developed analytical solution and its implementation in production

• Manages multiple priorities and maintains quality and timeliness of work deliverables such as quantitative models, data science products, data analysis reports, or data visualizations, while exhibiting the ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Delivers engaging presentations and engages in both in-person and virtual conversations that effectively communicate technical concepts and analysis results to a diverse set of internal stakeholders, and develops professional relationships to foster collaboration on work deliverables

• Mitigates risk by identifying potential issues and developing controls

• Researches the latest advances in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence to support business analytics

• Develops advanced technical documentation for internally- and vendor-developed models

• Works closely with developers to understand how the model works and provide effective challenge to not only push back on methodology but also ensure results are accurate

• Partners with technology and model users to schedule deployments and planning ahead for future model installations

• Works with independent model risk management, legal and compliance teams to ensure models are fully validated and approved for usage

• Produces analytics to ensure early model results look consistent with expectations

• Conducts regular model monitoring and sharing performance results and analytical insights with model stakeholders and users

• Supports Bank policy for Artificial Intelligence models and ensuring any risks of using advanced techniques are identified and mitigated

• Tracks model changes after deployment and ensure appropriate documentation reflects any adjustments, patches or updates

• Drives model performance analytics above and beyond Model Risk Management policy requirements, including granular performance monitoring, early trend detection, root cause analysis, and gap analysis     

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in model validation or development

• Must be proficient with SQL and SAS

• Excellent technical writing skills

• Critical problem solving abilities including selection of data and deployment of solutions

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Thrives in fast-paced and highly dynamic environment

• Intellectual curiosity and strong urge to figure out the “whys” of a problem and come up with creative solutions

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• Advanced Quantitative degree (Masters or PhD)

• 5+ years of experience working in model validation. 

• Experience in financial services (following SR-11-7 guidance is very desirable)

Skills:

• Adaptability

• Attention to Detail

• Business Analytics

• Technical Documentation

• Written Communications

• Agile Practices

• Application Development

• Collaboration

• Data Visualization

• DevOps Practices

• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

• Networking

• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management

• Presentation Skills

• Risk Management  

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil ​liability.​  

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$105,000.00 - $193,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.