Sr. Scientist, Analytic Science

FICO

13d•$140,000 - $220,000

About The Position

FICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. The need for analytics is everywhere! This role offers the opportunity to build something meaningful using cutting edge technology to help build industry leading solutions for businesses and consumers in the credit risk space. If you are a problem solver and like the idea of solving tough problems with data and analytics in real world situations, you will thrive here at FICO! You will have the opportunity to work side by side with some of the brightest analytical and engineering minds in the industry who share a passion for innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or other Natural Science fields (Highly Preferred).
Advanced proficiency using analytic techniques such as neural networks, logistic regression, non-linear regression, random forests, decision trees, support vector machines, linear/non-linear optimization (Highly Preferred).
Deep level of expertise in predictive modeling and data mining, with demonstrated hands-on related experience in a relevant industry.
Experience working with U.S. Credit Bureau data (Highly Preferred).
Extensive experience analyzing large data sets and applying data-cleaning techniques along with performing statistical analyses leading to the understanding of the structure of data sets.
Proven experience working with at least two of the following: Python, Java, R, SQL, MATLAB, SAS, C++ or C.
Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally with various stakeholders and senior leadership, including experience presenting and articulating technical topics and analytics.

Responsibilities

Oversee project teams building high-end analytic models and tools for relevant problems using statistical modeling techniques.
Ensure the development of regulatory compliant FICO Scores to the US market.
Work with large amounts of real-world data and ensure data quality throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data collection, normalization and transformation.
Research and select appropriate statistical methods and computational algorithms.
Lead and manage critical projects across FICO Scores, working under time constraints and partnering with cross-functional teams to translate complex models and analytics into clear insights.
Serve as a trusted analytic partner, assisting with client meetings to provide support, investigate issues, and resolve problems.
Leverage and apply advanced data mining methodology to drive in-depth model behavior analysis, guidance on model construction, and deliver key insights and direction for internal/external stakeholders.