Lead Data Scientist: Credit Risk & Advanced Analytics (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline ZR; Mundelein (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive credit risk and advanced analytics initiatives. This hybrid role partners with executives to translate complex data into strategic actions and measurable financial impact.

You’ll own projects from concept to implementation, building predictive models and mentoring the team while leveraging Python, SQL, and ML techniques to influence business decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data science, quantitative analytics, predictive modeling, or risk analytics.
• Experience applying statistical and machine learning techniques to real-world problems.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills with experience across large datasets.
• Strong understanding of predictive modeling, segmentation, experimentation, and statistical analysis.
• Proven track record of influencing business decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills for executive audiences.
• Experience leading initiatives independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical initiatives from problem definition through implementation and measurement.
• Develop predictive models to support business strategy, forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Apply ML techniques such as gradient boosting, random forests, clustering, and segmentation to generate insights.
• Identify trends, quantify opportunities, and uncover root causes within large and complex datasets.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership through data storytelling.
• Guide and mentor less experienced team members on project execution and analytical methodologies.
• Build scalable processes and analytical frameworks that improve business performance over time.

Skills

Python

SQL

Predictive modeling

Risk analytics

Data storytelling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive credit risk and advanced analytics initiatives. This hybrid role partners with executives to translate complex data into strategic actions and measurable financial impact.

You’ll own projects from concept to implementation, building predictive models and mentoring the team while leveraging Python, SQL, and ML techniques to influence business decisions.