Sr. Scientist, Analytic Science

1 Fair Isaac Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning experiences

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Employee resource groups

Job summary

FICO (NYSE: FICO) is seeking a senior analytic professional to oversee teams building high-end models for credit risk and regulatory scoring in the US market. You will work with large real-world data, ensure data quality, and translate complex analytics into actionable insights.

You will lead cross‑functional collaborations, select appropriate methods, and partner with clients to resolve issues while advancing model performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, cognitive science, engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics or related field.
• Advanced techniques: neural networks, regression, random forests, SVM, optimization.
• Deep expertise in predictive modeling and data mining with real-world experience.
• Experience with U.S. Credit Bureau data preferred.
• Large-scale data analysis and data cleaning proficiency.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and present technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project teams building high-end analytic models and tools.
• Ensure regulatory compliant FICO Scores for the US market.
• Work with large real-world data, ensuring data quality across stages.
• Research and select statistical methods and algorithms.
• Lead critical projects across FICO Scores, with cross-functional partners.
• Serve as analytic partner, assisting with client meetings and issue resolution.
• Apply advanced data mining to drive model insights and direction.

Skills

Neural networks

Logistic regression

Random forests

SVM

Predictive modeling

Data mining

Data cleaning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, OR related Natural Science fields

Tools

Python

Java

R

SQL

MATLAB

SAS

C++

C

Job description

FICO (NYSE: FICO)

is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfil your career potential!

The Opportunity

The need for analytics is everywhere! Want to build something meaningful and have fun while doing it? We do too and have been using cutting edge technology to help build industry leading solutions for businesses and consumers in the credit risk space. If you are a problem solver and like the idea of solving tough problems with data and analytics in real world situations, you will thrive here at FICO! You will have the opportunity to work side by side with some of the brightest analytical and engineering minds in the industry who share a passion for innovation.

What You’ll Contribute

• Oversee project teams building high-end analytic models and tools for relevant problems using statistical modeling techniques.
• Ensure the development of regulatory compliant FICO Scores to the US market.
• Work with large amounts of real-world data and ensure data quality throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data collection, normalization and transformation.
• Research and select appropriate statistical methods and computational algorithms.
• Lead and manage critical projects across FICO Scores, working under time constraints and partnering with cross‑functional teams to translate complex models and analytics into clear insights.
• Serve as a trusted analytic partner, assisting with client meetings to provide support, investigate issues, and resolve problems.
• Leverage and apply advanced data mining methodology to drive in-depth model behavior analysis, guidance on model construction, and deliver key insights and direction for internal/external stakeholders.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or other Natural Science fields (Highly Preferred).
• Advanced proficiency using analytic techniques such as neural networks, logistic regression, non-linear regression, random forests, decision trees, support vector machines, linear/non-linear optimization (Highly Preferred).
• Deep level of expertise in predictive modeling and data mining, with demonstrated hands‑on related experience in a relevant industry.
• Experience working with U.S. Credit Bureau data (Highly Preferred).
• Extensive experience analyzing large data sets and applying data‑cleaning techniques along with performing statistical analyses leading to the understanding of the structure of data sets.
• Proven experience working with at least two of the following: Python, Java, R, SQL, MATLAB, SAS, C++ or C.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally with various stakeholders and senior leadership, including experience presenting and articulating technical topics and analytics.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers, and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is: $140,000 to $220,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.

Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics. You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

• Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.
• Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.
• Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career. Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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