About this opportunity
Jobtailor lists this Lead Data Scientist – Hybrid opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Develop, enhance, and test company models for lending criteria and verification procedures
Lead and perform independent validation of credit risk models
Evaluate model fit for purpose, conceptual soundness, mathematical theory and assumptions, data and assumptions, and output reasonableness
Conduct ad hoc statistical and financial analyses for risk management, marketing, and operational strategies
Interpret, organize, and communicate data effectively to cross-functional teams
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Prepare model validation reports and technical documentation
Interact with model stakeholders and business partners to gather information and provide effective challenge
Support model releases into production
Monitor model performance dashboards, build alerts, and **escalate concerns**
Improve model validation methodologies, processes, and governance through automation and custom tools
Requirements
Experience in developing and/or independently validating advanced credit risk models
5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis in the financial services industry and experience leading complex analytical or model validation projects is preferred
Strong knowledge of statistical models and methodologies used in risk management
Advanced programming skills in Python and the ability to write customized programs for meaningful data analysis
Experience working with relational databases, such as SQL
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and communicate complex quantitative concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating advanced credit risk models, utilizing strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data analysis. Capable of effectively communicating complex quantitative concepts to diverse stakeholders while leading model validation projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Credit Risk Model Development
Quantitative Analysis in Financial Services
Statistical Models and Methodologies
Python Programming for Data Analysis
SQL Database Management
Hard Skills
Credit Risk Model Validation
Statistical Analysis
Data Interpretation
Model Performance Monitoring
Model Validation Methodologies
Soft Skills
Technical Guidance
Effective Communication
Mentorship
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Financial Services
Risk Management
Quantitative Analysis
Model Governance
Tools & Technologies
Python
SQL
Model Performance Dashboards
Automation Tools
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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