Temp-BSA Data Scientist

East West Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector is looking for a Temp-BSA Data Scientist in Houston, Texas. The role involves mining data, using advanced machine learning tools, and solving complex business challenges. Candidates should possess strong programming and statistical skills, and be able to communicate findings effectively. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for career advancement in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical programming languages like R, Python, and SQL.
• Good applied statistics and data visualization skills.
• Familiarity with machine learning and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Data mining or extracting usable data from valuable data sources.
• Using machine learning tools to select features and optimize classifiers.
• Developing prediction systems and machine learning algorithms.

Skills

Programming Skills

Statistics

Strong Math Skills

Data Wrangling

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Analytical mind

Education

Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

Data Scientist works closely with business partners to turn data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and fraud risk management decisions. The individual must be detail oriented, able to manage multiple tasks, and lead data-driven changes. Collects large amounts of data using analytical, statistical, and programmable skills. It is their responsibility to use data to develop solutions tailored to meet the organization’s unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Data mining or extracting usable data from valuable data sources
• Using machine learning tools to select features, create and optimize classifiers
• Carrying out the preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
• Enhancing data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems
• Processing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of data to be used for analysis
• Analyzing large amounts of information to find patterns and solutions
• Developing prediction systems and machine learning algorithms
• Presenting results in a clear manner
• Propose solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges
• Collaborate with Business and IT teams
  
  

Qualifications

• Programming Skills – knowledge of statistical programming languages like R, Python, and database query languages like SQL, Hive, Pig is desirable. Familiarity with Scala, Java, or C++ is an added advantage.
• Statistics – Good applied statistical skills, including knowledge of statistical tests, behavior clustering, distributions, regression, maximum likelihood estimators, etc. Proficiency in statistics is essential for data-driven companies.
• Strong Math Skills (Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra) - understanding the fundamentals of Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra is important as they form the basis of a lot of predictive performance or algorithm optimization techniques.
• Data Wrangling – proficiency in handling imperfections in data is an important aspect of a data scientist job description.
• Experience with Data Visualization Tools like Tableau and Power BI that help to visually encode data
• Network/Link Analytics
• Excellent Communication Skills – it is incredibly important to describe findings to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Strong Software Engineering Background
• Hands-on experience with data science tools
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Analytical mind and great business sense
  
  

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $35.00/Hr. - USD $55.00/Hr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Banking

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