Lead Data Scientist

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Phoenix / $140000 - $150000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

$140000 - $150000

Location

LOCATION

Phoenix

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Lead Data Scientist

We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to own complex quantitative and risk modeling projects from problem definition through implementation. This is a highly visible role where your models will directly influence multi-million-dollar business opportunities and be presented to executive stakeholders.

What You'll Do

  • Build, evaluate, and validate quantitative and risk models.
  • Work with large financial and credit datasets.
  • Develop models using Python, SQL, and gradient boosting techniques.
  • Translate model outputs into measurable financial and dollar impact.
  • Own projects end-to-end, from defining the problem through implementation.
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
  • Defend models and methodology during external audits.
  • Help identify and quantify significant financial opportunities.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of data science/modeling experience
  • Strong Python and SQL skills.
  • Strong data modeling experience.
  • Strong mathematical and statistical foundation.
  • Experience with gradient boosting models.
  • Proven ability to independently lead projects end-to-end.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable explaining technical work and model results to executives.
  • Experience working through external audits and defending models.
  • Finance/risk modeling experience within a regulated industry is required.

Required Domain Experience

You should have experience in areas such as:

  • Credit risk modeling
  • Financial or loss modeling
  • Probability of Default (PD) modeling
  • Credit scorecards
  • Payment behavior modeling
  • Credit attribute modeling
  • Mortgage, credit card, banking, or credit bureau data
  • Risk modeling within a regulated financial institution

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Quantitative Engineering, or another highly quantitative field.
  • Master's degree in Data Science or a related quantitative discipline preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

This role is suited to a senior-level Data Scientist who can operate independently, drive complex projects, and communicate confidently with both technical and executive audiences.

Location: Tempe, AZ preferred; Dallas or Atlanta also considered
Working Model: Hybrid, 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday)
Compensation: $140,000-$150,000 base
Visa: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder only

CONTACT

Calum Reid

Senior Manager

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