Lead Data Scientist

The Lead Data Scientist contributes to building and developing the organization’s data infrastructure and supports the senior leadership with insights, management reports, and analysis for decision-making processes., + Performs advanced analytics methods to extract value from business data.

• Performs large-scale experimentation and build data-driven models to answer business questions.

• Conducts research on cutting-edge techniques and tools in machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence.

• Determines requirements that will be used to train and evolve deep learning models and algorithms.

• Articulates a vision and roadmap for the exploitation of data as a valued corporate asset.

• Influences product teams through presentation of data-based recommendations.

• Evangelizes best practices to analytics and products teams.

• Owns the entire model development process, from identifying the business requirements, data sourcing, model fitting, presenting results, and production scoring.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in computer science, statistics, economics or related field

• 5+ years of experience related work experience using statistics and machine learning to solve complex business problems, experience conducting statistical analysis with advanced statistical software, scripting languages, and packages, including experience with big data analysis tools and techniques, and building and deploying predictive models, web scraping, and scalable data pipelines.

• Expert understanding of statistical methods and skills such as Bayesian Networks Inference, linear and non-linear regression, hierarchical, mixed models/multi-level modeling

• Strong experience with R, RSTudio, Python, SAS, SQL, NoSL

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in computer science, statistics, economics or related fields

• Up-to-date knowledge of machine learning and data analytics tools and techniques

• Strong knowledge in predictive modeling methodology

• Experienced at leveraging both structured and unstructured data sources

• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences

• Strategic, intellectually curious thinker with focus on outcomes

• Professional image with the ability to form relationships across functions

• Ability to train more junior analysts regarding day-to-day activities, as necessary

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

• Strong experience with Cloud Machine Learning technologies (e.g., AWS Sagemaker)

• Strong experience with machine learning environments (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn, caret)

• Demonstrated Expertise with at least one Data Science environment (R/RStudio, Python, SAS) and at least one database architecture (SQL, NoSQL)

• Financial Services background

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

$83,700-$170,000 annually

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.