Intern- Quantitative Modeling Analyst

Zions Bancorporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation in Utah is offering a Quantitative Modeling Analyst intern role within our Corporate Quantitative Analytics group, focused on building statistical and machine learning models to support strategic initiatives.

You'll design and clean datasets, perform checks, write documentation, create forecasting summaries, and help prepare presentations for senior management. Pursuit of stats/math/CS degree required; familiarity with Python, SQL, R, SAS is valued.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Math, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with one or more of the following statistical software tools: Python, SQL, R, SAS
• Knowledge of statistical and econometric modeling methods, as well as machine learning
• Understanding of accounting, financial statements, and banking products is a plus.
• Proficiency in working with large data sets is a plus.
• Experience with technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, GPUs, and Git is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and ableto meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of statistical/machine learning models to support various initiatives utilizing predictive modeling
• Construct and clean datasets in preparation for analysis and use in building forecasting models
• Perform accuracy and quality checks to test model forecast results
• Write documentation that explains the process used in developing models
• Create summary reports that highlight forecasting methods and results
• Help prepare presentations for senior management

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics/Math/CS or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

SAS

Google Cloud Platform

GPUs

Git

Job description

Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $90 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.

Zions has an excellent opportunity available for a Quantitative Modeling Analyst intern to join our Corporate Quantitative Analytics group responsible for model development.

Key responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Assist in the design and development of statistical/machine learning models to support various initiatives utilizing predictive modeling
• Construct and clean datasets in preparation for analysis and use in building forecasting models
• Perform accuracy and quality checks to test model forecast results
• Write documentation that explains the process used in developing models
• Create summary reports that highlight forecasting methods and results
• Help prepare presentations for senior management

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Math, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with one or more of the following statistical software tools: Python, SQL, R, SAS
• Knowledge of statistical and econometric modeling methods, as well as machine learning
• Understanding of accounting, financial statements, and banking products is a plus.
• Proficiency in working with large data sets is a plus.
• Experience with technologies such Google Cloud Platform, GPUs, and Git is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and ableto meet deadlines.

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

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