Data Scientist - December 2026 - May 2027 Grads

Global Lending Services; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental

401K with match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Casual work environment

Job summary

Global Lending Services is seeking an entry-level Data Scientist in Greenville, SC, for campus recruiting slated for December 2026 or May 2027. You will apply statistics, ML, and data analytics to predict credit risk and enable affordable auto financing solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams to gather data, develop models, and translate insights into actionable strategies, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistics, data science, and ML.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and R; familiarity with ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Understand business problems and design data science solutions.
• Gather, clean, and visualize data to identify patterns.
• Develop predictive models and translate results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to deploy models in IT platforms.

Skills

Statistics

Data science

Machine learning

Multivariate regression

Decision trees

Gradient boosting

Deep learning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's degree in data science or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

scikit-learn

statsmodels

XGBoost

LightGBM

Job description

Why GLS?

Purpose

Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.

People

Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.

Growth

Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!

Benefits

oCompetitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role

oMedical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability

o401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting

oPaid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life

oPaid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually

oTuition Reimbursement

oParental Leave

oBusiness casual work environment

***This posting is to enter our campus recruiting and entry-level process for position offers being made for December 2026 or May 2027***

What does it mean to be a Data Scientist at GLS?

GLS relies heavily on Data Science and Decision Science to power automated, intelligent decision-making that strengthens dealer partnerships and enables us to offer affordable lending solutions to consumers. As a Data Scientist at GLS, you will play a vital role in addressing critical business challenges by applying your strong critical thinking, academic expertise, and ability to quickly master new concepts and domains, transforming knowledge into practical solutions.

How will you drive value within the organization as a Data Scientist?

• Understanding business problems and needs to design effective data science solutions
• Gathering data from various sources, cleaning it appropriately, and visualizing it to identify anomalies and patterns
• Developing robust predictive models using suitable modeling techniques
• Generating insights and crafting a cohesive narrative from the data, summarizing analytical results, and presenting them to stakeholders
• Collaborating with business partners to translate models into actionable business strategies
• Working with IT to implement models into IT platforms for automated decision-making
• Monitoring model performance to ensure effectiveness and validity
• Continuously learning new technologies and refining skills daily

What should you already know to be successful as a Data Scientist?

• Strong foundational knowledge in statistics, data science, and machine learning, including techniques such as multivariate regression, decision trees, stochastic gradient boosting, and deep learning
• Proficiency in programming and working with open-source AI/ML languages and tools, including but not limited to SQL, Python, R, scikit-learn, statsmodels, XGBoost, and LightGBM
• Proven experience in managing and analyzing large datasets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, business-oriented, and user-friendly manner
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify opportunities for improvement, make actionable recommendations, and see them through to implementation while assessing their effectiveness
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: approachable, tactful, and capable of influencing others, resolving conflicts, exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with all levels of the organization to build strong cross-functional partnerships

Employment Requirements:

• This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times. Generally, the days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Regular, predictable attendance is required, including in excess of 40 hours per week as business demands dictate
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• The position does not require travel
• Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity
• Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
• Be able to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, bending, and kneeling

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