Lead Data Scientist - Regulatory Reporting & Data Testing

Truist; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a senior data analytics professional in Virginia to perform advanced data analytics, own end-to-end data science solutions, and provide analytical leadership across business units. The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and risk-aware design.

Required experience includes 6+ years in quantitative fields, strong statistics and programming skills (Python/R/SAS), and familiarity with Hadoop/Spark ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent education.
• Six years of related experience.
• Domain expertise in banking/fintech/regulatory risk.
• Statistics, programming (Python/R/SAS), machine learning knowledge.
• Experience with Hadoop, Pig, Hive, NoSQL or Spark.
• Experience leading multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform sophisticated data analytics on structured and unstructured data to identify insights improving business outcomes or reducing risk.
• Own end-to-end data science solution design and delivery with measurable business impact.
• Provide analytical consulting and partner with business teams.
• Co-design optimal data science solutions to create business value.
• Lead analytics initiatives and mentor junior teammates across the team.
• Adopt new analytics capabilities and advance home-grown solutions to industry benchmarks.
• Foster risk management culture and coordinate data usage governance with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and guide junior teammates to grow professionally.
• Lead hiring, onboarding and coaching of new teammates.

Skills

Data analytics

Programming (Python/R/SAS)

Statistics knowledge

Project management

Data governance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Hadoop

Pig

Hive

NoSQL

Spark

Job description

Regular or Temporary:RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)Work Shift:1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Perform sophisticated data analytics (encompassing data mining, inferential statistical analysis, and predictive analytics, for example) on structured and unstructured data. Identify actionable insights from various (or multiple) sources of data that measurably improve business outcomes or reduce business risk.
• 2. Take accountability and ownership of end-to-end data science solution design, technical delivery, and measurable business outcome.
• 3. Provide analytical consulting and thought leadership to various business areas and fosters strategic and positive relationship with business partners.
• 4. Co-design the optimal solutions to solve the complex business problems with advanced data science capabilities to create business value.
• 5. Manage engagement in various analytics initiatives across the team, lead junior teammates, and partner with cross-functional teams.
• 6. Act first to learn and adopt new analytical capabilities and keeps advancing home-grown solutions towards industry leading benchmark.
• 7. Exercise sound judgment and foster risk management culture throughout design, development, and deployment practices; partners with cross-functional teams to coordinate rules on data usage, data governance and analytics capabilities; help with overall risk management for the team.
• 8. Actively mentor and guide junior teammates in order to create an inclusive and energizing environment that empowers teammates to learn, grow and have meaningful careers.
• 9. Drive overall team standards and take a leading role in hiring, onboarding and continuously coaching new teammates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering, or equivalent education and related training
• 2. Six years of related experience
• 3. Demonstrate domain expertise (SME) in one or more areas relevant to banking, financial services, fin-tech, quantitative risk management, and/or financial regulation; this will be demonstrated by several years of career progression in roles of increasing responsibility
• 4. In-depth knowledge in practices, theories and methodologies associated with the professional discipline such as statistics, programming (such as Python, R, SAS, etc.), machine learning, model development, business information visualization, etc.
• 5. Working knowledge of Hadoop, Pig, Hive, and/or NoSQL, Spark
• 6. Experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and/or leading teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 2. Ten years of relevant work experience if candidate lacks graduate degree
• 3. Previous experience in the banking or fin-tech industry
• 4. Regulatory Reporting (FFIEC 031, FR Y-9C, FR Y-14, FR 2052a)
• 5. Data Lineage & Data Traceability

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting Constantly (More than 50% of the time)
• Visual / Audio / Speaking Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
• Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
• Availability Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
• Travel Minimal and up to 10%

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.

To comply with the Virginia pay transparency statute and for work locations in Virginia only, the annual base salary for this position is $130,000-$140,000.

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. EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to WorkPDN-a32a1db9-afe4-4c96-832e-ac06ecb97941