Principal Data Scientist

Company: Darling Consulting Group
Location: Newburyport
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

At DCG we pride ourselves on making the complex simple; this has helped us create lasting relationships with our clients. As we expand our software and data solutions, we are in search of a Principal Data Scientist who is passionate about data, quantitative research, and technology. As a DCG data scientist, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to design, develop, and implement components of our balance sheet management decision-support tools that are licensed to the banking industry and utilized by DCG consultants and analysts. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills with the ability to communicate with cross-functional teams. The Principal Data Scientist will be able to translate business requirements into predictive models and analytical tools, lead the implementation of those solutions using DCG's technology stack, present findings to the product team using data visualization tools, and produce documentation on both the design and implementation of those models. This position requires someone who is self-motivated, entrepreneurial, possesses a strong quantitative/statistical background, and has proficient programming/development skills.Responsibilities* Providing leadership in the development of advanced modeling techniques and data science capabilities* Leveraging data science tools and techniques in analyzing large datasets to develop custom models and algorithms to uncover insights, trends, and patterns in data* Developing and maintaining a clear understanding of the existing set of decision-support tools (Deposits360----, Prepayments360----, Liquidity360---- and credit stress model) in terms of their business purpose, current utilization, development schedules, enhancement lists/priorities, and technical foundations (e.g. data sets and tool structure)* Ensuring sound technical and quantitative foundations for the data tools and creating impactful model/process outputs that influence the value proposition of our decision-support tools* Communicating effectively with the consulting team, the product and solutions group, and development resources for the successful transition of ideas to valued business solutions* Preparing white papers and articles in support of DCG tools and related methodologiesQualifications/Skills* A very curious mind with a passion for data and data analytics* Strong mathematical, quantitative, statistical, and data analysis skills* Ability to architect a complex software solution * Extensive experience using software resources such as R, Python, etc. to manipulate data, build models, and draw insights from large datasets * Proficiency with SQL (SQL Server, Snowflake)* Excellent project management and time management skills* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to audiences of all levels and backgrounds (executive, business, and technical)* Proven track record developing models that transform data into valued information* Intellectual curiosity* 5+ years of experience in advanced data mining, manipulation, database architecture, model development, and other related skillsets* Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative fieldCareer Opportunities at Darling Consulting GroupPlease direct all employment inquiries and resumes to Donna Harris, Chief Administrative Officer, dharris@darlingconsulting.com or by fax to 978-465-6033

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