About the role

Principal Data Scientist at Early Warning overseeing analytic model development for fraud detection and risk assessment. Leading a team in a dynamic, data-rich environment with collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

Participate in or lead the design, development, and maintenance of analytically derived models for assessing risk and detecting and preventing fraud.
Design data ETL and storage schemes for complex datasets from various sources.
Play leading role in supporting large scale business initiatives.
Preparation of analytic detail design documentation.
Oversees documentation of analytic solutions developed.
Responsible for overall analytic data processes, designing and directing program development.
Research and recommend new analytical techniques / software and train the team members accordingly.
Manage a team of data scientists, if needed
Ability to support multiple projects concurrently.
Develop and manage timelines for all project activities.
Prepare and present technical information in appropriate form to management as well as to technical colleagues.
Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field. Master's degree strongly preferred.
Typically 12 years data analytics experience with a Masters degree in a data rich environment (or equivalent education and experience).
15 years of experience or more with a Bachelors
A minimum of 7 years experience in efficient programming enabling timely manipulation and analysis of large data sets.
Advanced experience in data mining, data manipulation and data step programming required using Pyspark, Scala and Hive.
Advanced experience in designing and utilizing a wide variety of machine learning, predictive modeling, and optimization techniques.
Extensive knowledge on commonly used, industry related analytical data sources
Proven experience with understanding business requirement and translating into an analytic design
Strong ability to effectively communicate findings from complex analyses to non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to evaluate different analytical approaches and select the optimal design and techniques.
Capability to lead large scale analytic projects independently involving multiple analysts and partner with other departments.

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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