Data Scientist Lead - Vice President

Job Description
Join our innovative team and drive the future of AI/ML! We are seeking passionate individuals to transform data into actionable insights, impacting industries worldwide. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape cutting-edge solutions and make a real difference.
As a Data Scientist Lead, Vice President in our Data Science team, you will focus on quantifying and accelerating the impact of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Generative AI (GenAI) practices across the Consumer and Community Banking (CCB) sector. You will leverage your technical expertise to drive impactful data science initiatives, utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges and enhance decision-making processes. Contribute to the advancement of our company by utilizing your expertise to spearhead significant data science projects and provide innovative solutions that improve business outcomes.
Job responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data science models to address business needs and optimize processes.
• Quantify and accelerate the impact of SDLC and GenAI practices across CCB to drive innovation and enhance business performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for applying data science solutions to enhance product development and operational efficiency.
• Conduct data modeling experiments, evaluate against baselines, and extract key statistical insights to inform business strategies.
• Utilize large-scale data processing frameworks to extract value from structured and unstructured data.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that incorporate compelling data narratives and storytelling to summarize sharp insights and conclusions for executives and stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide oversight for junior data analysts to foster a collaborative and impactful working culture.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in programming languages like Python and applying data science techniques to solve business problems
• Strong understanding of statistical techniques, including data mining, data transformations, text mining, and data visualization
• Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and partners from a variety of business functions.
• Ability to be proactive, results-driven, and have a proven track record of execution
• Demonstrates people management and team-building skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Master's degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience in AI/ML applications and advanced analytics (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, time series, econometrics, causal inference, mathematical optimization, NLP).
• Familiarity with Financial Services or similar industries
• Experience building ML models in a cloud environment and with Big Data Platforms such as Hadoop
• Outstanding written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and proven ability to structure problems
• Team-oriented collaborator

About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
The CCB Data & Analytics team responsibly leverages data across Chase to build competitive advantages for the businesses while providing value and protection for customers. The team encompasses a variety of disciplines from data governance and strategy to reporting, data science and machine learning. We have a strong partnership with Technology, which provides cutting edge data and analytics infrastructure. The team powers Chase with insights to create the best customer and business outcomes.