Bank of America is a financial institution focused on responsible growth and improving financial lives through its products and services. The Data Scientist I will support AI and model development across the product lifecycle, analyze data to address business challenges, and deliver scalable, compliant solutions that improve decision-making and risk management. The role also involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, advancing AI governance, and identifying opportunities for reuse of AI technologies and methodologies.
Performs business analytics, which includes data analysis, trend identification, and pattern recognition, using advanced techniques (e.g., machine learning, text mining, statistical analysis, etc.) to support decision-making and drive data-driven insights
Applies agile practices for project management, solution development, deployment, and maintenance
Creates and maintains technical documentation, capturing the business requirements and specifications related to the developed analytical solution and its implementation in production
Manages multiple priorities and maintains quality and timeliness of work deliverables such as quantitative models, data science products, data analysis reports, or data visualizations, while exhibiting the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Delivers engaging presentations and engages in both in-person and virtual conversations that effectively communicate technical concepts and analysis results to a diverse set of internal stakeholders, and develops professional relationships to foster collaboration on work deliverables
Mitigates risk by identifying potential issues and developing controls
Researches the latest advances in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence to support business analytics
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to foster an innovative culture while effectively interacting with, influencing, and communicating with senior business leaders
Strong track record of challenging the status quo, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving organizational change
Knowledge of AI and model governance frameworks within large, complex organizations
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence diverse stakeholders
Ability to translate complex analytical concepts and technical findings into clear, actionable business recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
1+ years of related work experience
Good, applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, feature engineering
Understanding and applied knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning modelling techniques
Excellent understanding of how Artificial Intelligence is used and governed a large regulated US financial institutions
Technical writing skills
Preferred
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
Experience building GenAI applications, copilots, agents, or workflow automation solutions
Familiarity with model governance, model risk management, or AI governance frameworks
Experience working with REST APIs, microservices, and enterprise application integration
Experience with software testing, code reviews, and development best practices
Experience in financial services, risk management, compliance, audit, or operational processes
Experience using modern AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot and VS Code
Benefits
Affordable, competitive and flexible benefits
Support for teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness
An appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Bank of America is a financial institution that offers credit cards, home loans, and auto loan services.
