Principal Data Scientist

Job Description Summary

Analyze data to draw insights, patterns and conclusions that will enable the business to improve their products, services, processes or to develop new strategies. Must be adept at handling large, complex datasets and developing and applying robust analytical processes including data cleaning, data interpretation models, forecasting, pattern identification and trend analysis. As well as studying product and process-related data, may also be involved in studying environmental conditions in which the firm operates, competitor behavior, or other data sources. Requires knowledge of tools and methods including statistics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of data and analytics strategy by developing a data insights integration approach and process aligned to key business processes and decisions.
• Deploy advanced and predictive analytics across the company by identifying compelling business cases, establishing synergies with different technologies, defining implementation road maps, and consulting with various business departments to derive actionable recommendations and customize solutions.
• Lead the performance and integration of highly sophisticated analytics to promote understanding of different business areas or critical business challenges/opportunities.
• Define the road map for machine learning implementation, leading the model development life cycle, including data preparation, ingestion and integration, feature engineering, model engineering, and model evaluation.

Skills

• Determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
• Acquire, organize, protect and process data in order to fulfill business objectives.
• Express user needs in terms of business requirements, identify current capability of the business to deliver, conduct build or buy analyses, and recommend preferred approach.
• Acquire, organize, protect and process data in order to fulfill business objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Data Processing, Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Salary Range

$100,000.00-$202,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.  Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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