Senior Manager Data Science (multiple openings) - IHM

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With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Employer:        Discover Bank

Job Title:         Senior Manager Data Science (multiple openings) 

  

Job Location:  Riverwoods, Illinois

Job Type:        Full Time 

Duties: Provides thought leadership & strategic thinking to translate business problem into analytical framework(s), and independently recommend actions and provide business insights. Leads the development and implementation of advanced analytics including customer segmentation, optimization, prescriptive analytics and machine learning algorithm & recommendation to solve business problems. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in a Data Science-related occupation.

Position Required Skills: Position requires: Developing, monitoring, and validating statistical models utilized for credit risk management, fraud detection, collections, and operation optimization in consumer lending business; Utilizing relational database and analytical programs such as SAS, SQL, or Python to create data for analysis and monitoring of strategies; Applying statistical techniques, including decision trees and regression analysis; Evaluating financial impact analysis using MS Office; Performing experimental design with A/B method and statistical validation; Using advanced MS Excel functions including vlookup, pivot tables, and advanced plotting and regression techniques; Working with BI tools, such as Tableau or SAS Visual Analytics to automate reports; Utilizing technologies including SQL, SAS or Python, Anaconda, and Github.

Position eligible for incentives under Employee Referral Program 

Rate of Pay: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $153,500.00 to $215,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position. Benefits: We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include: Paid Parental Leave; Paid Time Off; 401(k) Plan; Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account; STD, Life, LTD and AD&D; Recognition Program; Education Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Family Support Programs; Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website by clicking on “Apply Now.”

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-02-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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