Description
Citizens’ Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) organization is seeking a Data Scientist to work cross-functionally to design, develop, and deploy analytic data products that directly help the bank provide value-added service to our customers.
In this role, you will:
- Partner with business stakeholders committed to leveraging the power of advanced analytics to improve processes & outcomes
- Integrate expertise in data, statistics, and technology with a curiosity for learning the business and a passion for solving problems
- Prepare and analyze data to test hypotheses regarding actions the business can take to lead to improved business outcomes
- Assist with efforts to build and deploy statistical and machine learning models and build processes to evaluate and optimize model performance over time
- Communicate analytical insights as a clear and approachable story, reducing complexity as appropriate for different audiences
- Maintain a mindset aligned to Citizens’ commitment to an Agile operating model and to managing data as a product
A successful incumbent will have:
- Master’s degree in statistics, economics, analytics, data science, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in preparing raw data for analysis and extracting useful information by applying advanced technical and statistical programming techniques
- Proficient in Python and SQL
- A solid understanding of statistical and machine learning methods and algorithms
- A strong sense of intellectual curiosity and ability to thrive and deliver value in an entrepreneurial working environment; flexibility to take on new roles and responsibilities as initiatives evolve
- Ability to work in a high-performance professional environment, with quick turn-around and evolving priorities
- Commitment to intellectual rigor and observance of compliance and data privacy controls
- A disciplined approach to making decisions and setting expectations
- Experience working with large datasets (greater than 1 million records) and applying techniques to efficiently manage big data
- Experience working with technical collaboration tools such as Git and Jira (preferred)
- Experience working with financial or demographic datasets (preferred)
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Citizens Bank to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
At Citizens we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and treat everyone with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
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Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.
Why Work for UsAt Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth