Senior Data Scientist - NLP, AI & Risk Analytics Leader

Bank of America Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Annual discretionary incentive program

Paid time off and wellness

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a seasoned data scientist to coordinate and advance analytics initiatives across enterprise banking. You will lead data-driven insights, build and deploy predictive models, and mentor junior analysts in a fast-paced, risk-aware environment.

You will apply NLP/ML techniques, ensure governance, and drive responsible growth through innovative analytics that inform business decisions and strategic priorities. Chicago-based role with enterprise impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a Data Science role or related field.
• Proven ability in learning and strong programming (Python, SQL) skills.
• Strong interest in using data for business insight and experience in building and deploying models.
• Strong desire to learn and willingness to acquire needed knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates data collection, trend identification, and pattern recognition for data-driven insights.
• Communicates how enterprise information products answer material banking questions guiding decisions.
• Applies agile practices for project management, solution development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Provides oversight of technical documentation and business requirements for analytical solutions.
• Reviews work products for quality and timeliness; works independently and in teams.
• Identifies risks and develops controls to mitigate them.
• Demonstrates knowledge of NLP/ML advances to support business analytics.
• Evaluates Proof of Concepts for enterprise credit using AI, ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Supports Bank policy for AI models and risk mitigation.
• Mentors junior data scientists and fosters continuous learning and innovation.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence/ML

Business Acumen

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Candidate Screening

Data Visualization

Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Management Risk Management

Written Communications

Adaptability

Career Path Design

Consulting Performance Management

Workforce Opportunity Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a seasoned data scientist to coordinate and advance analytics initiatives across enterprise banking. You will lead data-driven insights, build and deploy predictive models, and mentor junior analysts in a fast-paced, risk-aware environment.

You will apply NLP/ML techniques, ensure governance, and drive responsible growth through innovative analytics that inform business decisions and strategic priorities. Chicago-based role with enterprise impact.