Lead Data Scientist

Job Description This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office 2-3 days a week(10-12 days a month ) at the following office location: St. Petersburg, FL. Job Summary The Lead Data Scientist supports development of advanced decision support systems by employing advanced techniques from data analytics (including statistical analysis) and machine learning, particularly including NLP. The successful candidate will join an innovative and energetic team that develops capabilities that improve the performance of our business units and make them more efficient. This is a hands-on role in which the Lead Data Scientist is expected to carry out a project from start to finish. This job requires working at our headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL. Responsibilities: Working with business partners, define a business use case utilizing machine learning or advanced analytics Collect, clean, and analyze data from various heterogeneous data sources Develop machine learning models for prediction or classification in support of a business use case Implement advanced AI solutions, e.g., deep learning Deploy models to production systems using Docker containers Write Python modules to automate Data Science tasks Review Python code of junior colleagues Knowledge and Abilities Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience Strong knowledge of Machine Learning techniques, including NLP Knowledge of statistics, including hypothesis testing Strong Python skills Proficient in SQL Comfortable with Unix scripting Experience building models that actually delivered value to a business Experience deploying systems to a production environment Experience working in an Agile environment Working knowledge of “big data” technology like Spark is preferred Deliver products on schedule Make the needs of internal and external clients a primary focus of actions Proactively suggest productive analyses to business units Remain current with developments and trends in Data Science Education Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Data Processing, Bachelor’s (Required), Master's Work Experience General Experience - 6 to 10 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Hybrid At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. #LI-SA1 Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.