Data Scientist III

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Data Scientist to join their innovative team. This role involves consulting with clients, developing machine-learning models, and enhancing statistical approaches to improve data insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, particularly in the financial sector, and will be adept at using Python and R. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on societal challenges. If you're passionate about leveraging analytics to drive results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in data science.
• Experience in financial industry modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to provide external insights.
• Develop machine-learning models and validate scoring code.
• Identify new algorithms for performance improvement.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Python

R

ECL Language

Data Governance

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science

Master’s degree in Statistics

Master’s degree in Analytics

Tools

HPCC Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Consult with internal and external clients regarding external insights.
• Provide support to other senior data scientists across the organization.
• Perform critical reviews of data experiments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and feasibility.
• Identify and deploy new algorithms or combinations of algorithms in creative ways to achieve performance improvement.
• Devise new approaches to solve difficult statistical modeling problems, including new model concepts, designs, and data source utilization.
• Develop machine-learning models, create analysis code, and collaborate with stakeholders to validate the accuracy of production scoring code.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in building machine learning models, natural language processing, and scoring in the financial industry; coding in ECL language & HPCC systems; data governance and best practices; understanding compliance in financial services; creating reusable tools, dashboards, and reporting systems; evaluating new data sources for credit, fraud, and other outcomes; intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python and R.
• Ability to work remotely from any U.S. location, reporting to LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA.

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Company Overview

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. Learn more at Applicant Request Support Form. Contact us at 1-855-833-5120 for assistance.

RELX delivers information-based analytics and decision tools to help professionals and businesses make better decisions, improve results, and increase productivity. Our purpose is to benefit society through products that support scientific research, healthcare, law, fraud prevention, financial access, and market analysis. We are dedicated to making a positive societal impact and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.