Lead Data Scientist in Austin

Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Date Posted:
    Thursday, January 23, 2025

Job Description

gpac, a 30+ years recruitment company, is partnered with a well-established company in the software and financial services industry. A community for banking professionals, comprising over 60,000 professionals. It operates as a collaborative site where professionals can freely share documents and best practices. In its 10 years of operation, it has successfully created a platform for industry experts to connect and engage in conversations about products and vendors, with 50% of the discussions revolving around these topics. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates who are passionate about leveraging their expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive innovation in the fintech domain. As the Lead Data Scientist, you will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and vast amounts of data to develop impactful solutions that shape the future of the banking industry.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytical models and techniques utilizing machine learning and AI methodologies

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex business problems through data-driven insights

- Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate models- Analyze and interpret large datasets to discover patterns, correlations, and trends

- Communicate technical findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively

Essential job functions:

- Develop and deploy statistical models, algorithms, and visualizations

- Conduct in-depth data analysis using advanced statistical methods

- Apply predictive modeling techniques to drive actionable insights

- Work closely with software engineers and product teams to integrate data science solutions into the platform

- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and fintech to continuously enhance analytical capabilities

Skills:

- Strong proficiency in using machine learning and AI techniques, including feature engineering, regression models, decision trees, and neural networks

- Expertise in data manipulation and analysis using programming languages such as Python or R

- Experienced with Machine Learning

- Experience with big data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Hadoop

- Proficient in data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI

- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find connections between disparate data points

Benefits:

- Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Competitive salary range of $140,000 to $200,000 annually

- Performance-based bonus structure- Equity potential to share in the company's success

- Opportunity to work with a vibrant community of banking professionals and directly impact the financial services industry

 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact us at daniel.sampsonis@gogpac.com or 605-705-4770. We look forward to discussing how your skills and experience align with the Lead Data Scientist position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.