Modeler

Riverwoods, IL

Full-time

Onsite

$92K/yr - $128K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Discover is one of the leading digital banking and payments companies in the U.S. They are seeking a Modeler to develop predictive models and support business partners through data analysis and machine learning techniques. The role involves researching modeling techniques, driving data science solutions, and managing customer-impacting issues.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for development of predictive models to support Discover business partners.
Design and develop models utilizing Machine learning and other algorithms.
Presents the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Researches and leverages state of the art modeling techniques; participates in modeling innovation.
Leverages extensive, deep technical knowledge and leadership skills to drive the development of data science solutions and implements data-driven recommendations and outcomes.
Maintains a high level of competency in statistical and analytical principles, tools and techniques, and supports the advancement of the "best-in-class" analytical capabilities to unlock new capabilities and performance, and quickly adapts to modern modeling technique.

Qualification

Required

Masters in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Engineering, Economics, Analytics, Business Administration and Management or related.
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally; Ability to communicate in written form.

Preferred

Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Engineering, Economics.
2+ years of experience in developing data-based analytical solutions; Financial services industry and modeling or related.