What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Science Analyst position at Discover Financial Services?

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Job Description : What You'll Do

Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives.
Responsible for solving business problems by leveraging techniques such as segmentation, optimization, advanced analytics and machine learning.
Creates reports and dashboards to closely monitor performance metrics and provide insights.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You'll Do It

Develops advanced analytics solutions including customer segmentation, optimization, test & design of experiments and prescriptive analytics to solve business problems. Operates as a subject matter expert on statistical analysis, test and design of experiment, analysis methodology, modeling & application, and financial impact analysis.

Collaborates with cross-functional partners to understand their business needs, formulate and complete end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering, analysis, ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations. Delivers effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of leadership, creating visual displays of quantitative information.

Establishes and maintains effective performance tracking; identifies improvement opportunities, forms hypotheses, proposes, designs and implements tests to drive strategy enhancement and optimization.

Manages multiple priorities, communicates business performance and project progress to management & business partners.

Develops and automates reports, iteratively builds and prototypes dashboards to provide insights at scale, solving for analytical needs. Facilitates implementation of work product and ensures accuracy.

Consistently follows standard work processes and documentation requirements. Recommends improvements to work processes to increase efficiency while maintaining quality of work. Continuously improves technical and leadership skills through training and development.

Qualifications You'll Need

The Basics

Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Engineering, Statistics or related.

2 years of experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling / Data Science or related field.

Physical Requirements

Primarily remain in a stationary position.

No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.

Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.

Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

Bonus Points If You Have

Master’s Degree in Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.

Experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling / Data Science or related field.

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Deadline : The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation : The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,000.00 to $122,800.00. 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

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Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and / or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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