Data Product Lead: AI, Analytics & Transformation

SMBC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SMBC Group in Charlotte seeks a Senior Business Analyst/Data Scientist to transform manual processes using AI and data tooling. You will create prototypes, analytics, dashboards, and automations to speed decision-making and reduce manual work across CCAR and finance programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial services, strong SQL and Python, hands-on ML/AI tooling, and excellent communication for senior stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of total experience combining business analysis and hands-on software development in financial services or fintech.
• Strong data analysis skills with SQL and Python.
• Hands-on ML/AI tooling experience (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, PyTorch) and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated hands-on transformation experience designing, building, or implementing process/tools.
• Self-driven, able to operate independently while collaborating in a squad.
• Excellent communication and experience with financial services, capital markets preferred.
• Knowledge of CCAR or regulatory reporting and data/workflow automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and transform manual processes using AI and digital tooling.
• Develop prototypes, analytics, dashboards, and automations to accelerate decision-making.
• Serve as business analyst for data transformation, risk modeling, and financial reporting initiatives.
• Triage issues in CCAR production environments and coordinate fixes with Tech and business owners.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify pain points and deliver improved controls and efficiency.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies as Scrum Master and drive delivery velocity.
• Prepare documentation, training materials, and test artifacts for adoption.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

ML/AI development

Cloud computing

Stakeholder communication

Agile / Scrum

Tools

Azure ML

AWS SageMaker

PyTorch

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

SMBC Group in Charlotte seeks a Senior Business Analyst/Data Scientist to transform manual processes using AI and data tooling. You will create prototypes, analytics, dashboards, and automations to speed decision-making and reduce manual work across CCAR and finance programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial services, strong SQL and Python, hands-on ML/AI tooling, and excellent communication for senior stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.