Data Scientist
Company: Western & Southern Financial Group
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
Summary of Responsibilities:Performs data-driven analyses, problem
solving and algorithm development through the systematic
application of mathematics, statistics and computer science with
cutting edge data mining and machine learning technologies. Tackles
relevant business concerns by providing strategic intelligence for
fundamental and high impact business questions that directly impact
the direction of the Company. Works closely with business partners
and stakeholders to transform findings into actionable business
opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities:Works on projects to apply data science
to business problems and opportunites.Meets with business units to
understand current problems and opportunities to be addressed.
Communicates regularly with customers through model creation and
implementation.Assembles data sets and variables from disparate
sources and analyzes using appropriate quantitative methodologies,
computational frameworks and systems.Collects large sets of
structured data, cleans and validates to ensure accuracy,
completeness and uniformity.Identifies data limitations and flaws,
communicates their impacts, and takes appropriate steps to improve
the data.Uses appropriate methodologies to develop algorithms and
predictive models. Validates models and measures
performance.Devises and applies models and algorithms to mine data,
identify patterns and trends, and discover solutions and
opportunities. Pilots/tests and develops statistical and predictive
models.Designs and analyzes experiments.Critically and logically
evaluates the costs, risks and benefits of alternatives before
coming to a solution.Probes and looks past symptoms to determine
the underlying causes of problems and issues.Disseminates findings
to non-technical audiences through a variety of media, including
interactive visualizations, reports and presentations.Performs
other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Selection Criteria:Two-plus years with B.S. or one-plus year with
M.S. or Ph.D. experience working as a data scientist.Proven
educational or work experience using statisical techniques for
supervised and unsupervised learning and model development,
including regression, classification, time series, clustering,
survival analysis, random forests and ensemble methods, analysis of
variance and experimental design, etc.Proven educational or work
experience developing probabilistic models and machine learning
algorithms and implementing models in a production environment.
Proven educational or work experience using statistical analysis
software, such as R or Python programming languages.Demonstrated
experienced user of analytics software such as SQL, Tableau, KNIME,
Azure, AWS or Alteryx.Demonstrated advanced user of Microsoft
Office suite, especially Excel.Demonstrated exceptional
problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new concepts,
methods and technologies.Proven ability to work in a highly
collaborative environment.Demonstrated outstanding communication
skills. Ability to translate complex concepts in a non?technical
manner.Work Setting:Works in an office setting and remains in a
continuous stationary position for long periods of time while
working at a desk, on a computer, or while in meetings or making
presentations.Requires visual acuity to read a variety of
correspondence, reports and forms, and to prepare and analyze
data.Educational Requirements:B.S. or M.S. or Ph.D. in quantitative
field such as statistics, applied mathematics, economics, computer
science, engineering, or other field that is highly
analytical/quantitative. Ph.D. preferred.Computer Skills and
Knowledge of Hardware & Software Required:R or Python, SQL.Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel
and PowerPoint.Certifications & Licenses (i.e., Series 6 & 63, CPA,
etc.):None required.Position Demands:Extended hours required during
peak workloads or special projects and to handle problems off-hours
as required, including returning to work if necessary.
Keywords: Western & Southern Financial Group, Cincinnati , Data Scientist, Other , Cincinnati, Ohio
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