Data Scientist, Decision Sciences Group (Graduate Program)

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Data Scientist will perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and develop algorithms and methodologies on structured and unstructured data for on-demand and software-embedded use. Manage key analyses to drive more profitable business decisions. Focus on providing value-added analysis and recommendations to support business growth.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build large and complex information sets; Integrates and extracts relevant information from large amounts of both structured and unstructured data (internal and external) to enable analytical solutions.
• Conducts advanced analytics leveraging predictive modeling, machine learning, simulation, optimization and other techniques to deliver insights or develop analytical solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and manage and develop analyses and algorithms that generate actionable insights and programs to improve long-term revenue and relevance.
• Partner with key stakeholders to understand the underlying needs of the business and formulate, communicate and create buy-in for analytics approaches and solutions.
• Effective communicate and translate business strategy and goals into manageable problems with well-defined measurable objectives and outcomes.
• Transform formulated problems into implementations plans for experiments by developing data sources, applying/creating the appropriate methods, algorithms, and tools, as well as delivering statistically valid and reliable results.
• Ad hoc reporting and analytics to support requests from the Bank's various lines of business.
• Provides input into the creation of detailed project plans, work assignments, target dates and other aspects of assigned projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Advanced degrees preferred, but not required.
• Typically requires minimum of 4-5 years work experience.
• Database and analytical experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Independent and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). All interested Masters of Science & Analytics (M.S.A) students regardless of university enrollment are encouraged to apply.  All applicants will be considered. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future

All interested Masters of Science in Analytics (M.S.A) students regardless of university enrollment are encouraged to apply.  All applicants will be considered. 

 

At Fifth Third Bank, we understand the importance of rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication, therefore, our Total Rewards offering includes a differentiated compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits programs are designed to support the health, happiness, and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Your benefits will include access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan that both offer a generous employer match, flexible paid time off, comprehensive leave programs, and unique benefits to support your overall mental and physical wellness. For additional details, please contact your recruiter.

Data Scientist, Decision Sciences Group (Graduate Program)

Total Base Pay Range 80,500.00 - 169,100.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary level