Decision Scientist II

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist seeks an experienced Decision Scientist to independently support analytics projects across the assigned business group. You will use interdisciplinary methods from business, statistics, math, OR, IT, and behavioral science to produce insights that optimize business results.

The role focuses on banking channels, segments, and products, delivering timely, accurate analyses and partnering with teammates to drive data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in Banking/Finance and analytics with strong data-driven decisions.
• Ability to deliver insights under tight deadlines in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with databases (IBM DB2, Oracle) and programming tools (SAS, SQL, TOAD).
• Experience with data visualization tools and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact analyses across banking channels, segments, and products.
• Partner on initiatives; drive decision science projects using quantitative methods.
• Aim to increase revenue and efficiency via data-driven insights.
• Apply tools to deliver timely, accurate, repeatable solutions.
• Maintain sound risk judgment and foster client-centric practices.
• Collaborate across LOBs and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Banking domain knowledge

Quantitative analysis

SQL

SAS

Python

R

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Analytics, CS, Applied Math or Engineering

Master’s in a quantitative field (preferred)

Tools

SAS

SQL

TOAD

R

Python

SAS E-Miner

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

Act as an individual contributor supporting analytics projects and executing against the objectives of assigned business group. Using an interdisciplinary approach of leveraging concepts from business, applied statistics and math, operations research, information technology, process design and behavioral sciences, the incumbent will work both independently and with internal teammates to produce analytic insights that help the Line of Business (LOB) make informed, data-driven decisions with an objective of driving quantifiable, optimized business results in support of company goals.

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• As a Decision Scientist, focus on high impact, visible analyses and initiatives across multiple business models, covering banking channels, segments, and products.
• Partner on target initiatives as assigned; work independently and with internal teammates to drive decision science projects leveraging quantitative analysis techniques, including machine learning, in pursuit of business optimization and impact.
• Pursue business outcomes valued through increased revenue and/or efficiency leveraging data-driven insights powered by analytics in support of enhanced decision-making. Focus on continuous improvement in decision science delivery and outcomes in pursuit of business optimization.
• Explore and apply tools to solve business challenges and deliver solutions that are timely, accurate, and repeatable.
• Exercise sound judgment, risk management, and foster a client centric culture throughout design, development, and deployment practices.
• Foster communication and partnership across multiple levels of the organization including engagement with LOB contributors and junior-level managers.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, business acumen, working knowledge of transaction processing application software, application processing systems, and collection inventory systems, strategic and creative thinking, and excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and 3+ years of experience in Banking, Finance, Decision/Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Engineering
• Must be able to perform in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment focused on supporting business partners with enhanced insights
• Innovative and strategic thinker with ability to connect to practical application, providing recommendations on target initiatives, with a strong bias to action and focus on quantifiable business impact
• Experience in delivering insights against tight deadlines in a collaborative environment to drive maximum impact
• Ability to maintain a high level of competency in statistical and analytical principles, tools, and techniques
• Incumbent should have an understanding of various database environments (IBM DB2, Oracle), technical programming skills (SAS, SQL, Toad), exposure to applied data science tools (R, Python, SAS E-Miner), familiarity with data visualization and BI tools (Tableau, MicroStrategy), and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 6+ years of experience in Banking, Finance, Decision/Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Engineering
• 4+ years of decision science/analytics project management experience with a diverse project focus and demonstrated results if candidate lacks a graduate degree

The annual base salary for this position is $100,000 - $115,000.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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