Lead Data Science Analyst

Discover Financial Services

Discover Financial Services, a leader in digital banking and payments, invites you to shape the future as a Lead Data Science Analyst. This position exists to address complex business challenges using advanced analytics and machine learning. The collaborative team thrives on winning, continuous improvement, and teamwork, aiming to enrich financial experiences for millions.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Execute analytical initiatives to solve business problems using segmentation, optimization, advanced analytics, and machine learning.
• Develop and implement customer segmentation, optimization, and prescriptive analytics strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and execute end-to-end analysis.
• Deliver presentations of findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Track performance and propose, design, and implement tests for strategy enhancement and optimization.
• Develop and automate reports, creating dashboards to meet analytical needs.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

This role requires you to have:

• Statistical analysis expertise
• Experience in modeling and application in data science
• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Engineering, Statistics or related fields
• 4+ years of experience in relevant fields

You would benefit from having:

• Master’s degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or related fields

Discover Financial Services supports a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. They do not sponsor or transfer employment work visas and comply with laws for qualified individuals with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodations upon request.